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Cheapest time to fly from Ankara to Istanbul

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Airlines that fly from Ankara to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

755AED

Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

35%Trains are 35% more expensive in Istanbul than in Ankara.

AnkaraAED 2.25

IstanbulAED 3.03

MealMid-priced restaurant

25%The average meal is 25% more expensive in Istanbul than in Ankara.

AnkaraAED 34.61

IstanbulAED 43.26

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

23%Taxis are 23% more expensive in Istanbul than in Ankara.

AnkaraAED 3.53

IstanbulAED 4.33

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

10%Coffee is 10% more expensive in Istanbul than in Ankara.

AnkaraAED 12.93

IstanbulAED 14.50

Exchange rate

1 AED = 11.56 TRY

1 TRY = 0.09 AED

Last checked on Fri, 05/12

Distance: 349 kms

Ankara airports

Ankara Esenboga International Havalimani (ESB)How far from city centre: 25 kms

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 30 kms

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 34 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Ankara to Istanbul

How long does the flight take to go from Ankara to Istanbul?

The total flight time between Ankara and Istanbul is of around 01:07 hours on average, considering an average distance of 353 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Ankara to Istanbul is AED69. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Istanbul expensive to visit compared to Ankara?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Istanbul costs an average of 4.33 AED, 23% more expensive than Ankara, with a fare of 3.53 AED,

while train tickets costs 35% more in Istanbul: 3.03 AED against 2.25 AED in Ankara.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 43.26 AED in Istanbul, 25% more than the 34.61 AED in Ankara.

The price of the coffee is around 12% more expensive in Istanbul, with an average of 14.50 AED , while in Ankara the coffee costs 12.93 AED.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Turkey may apply when travelling from Ankara. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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