Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Ankara
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 October 2025.
Popular in | July |
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Cheapest in | August |
Average price | £56 |
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Ankara (average of £25). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in February is currently the most expensive (average of £39). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to ESB?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Istanbul Airport to Ankara in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Istanbul to Ankara delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Istanbul and Ankara have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Istanbul to Ankara flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Istanbul to Ankara flights?
Over the past year, Ariana have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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