Cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul, Turkey (ESB - IST)

Flying from Ankara to Istanbul can be expensive. Our search helps you compare cheap flights, airfare deals, and flight tickets across airlines and agencies so you can book at the best price.

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Airfares found by our users in the past 24 hours

The cheapest flight from Ankara to Istanbul is A$44 on Turkish Airlines, departing on 02/08/2026 - 09:55 and returning on 02/10/2026 - 14:40.
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Average round-trip airfares from Ankara to Istanbul by months

MonthRound-Trip
January 202629.01 - 31.01from A$81
February 202608.02 - 10.02from A$44
March 202605.03 - 06.03from A$49
April 202625.04 - 30.04from A$57
May 202608.05 - 11.05from A$62
June 202616.06 - 30.06from A$78
July 202623.07 - 03.08from A$90
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November 202607.11 - 15.11from A$160
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