Cheap Flights from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul

Istanbul Ataturk Airport is the main airport in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey. Travelers looking to fly from Ankara to Istanbul Ataturk are able to catch flights with Turkish Airlines, currently the only carrier operating on this route.

Pegasus Airlines operates a flight from Ankara to Istanbul via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Istanbul's second airport.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Istanbul Ataturk Airport is Turkey’s busiest airport handling around 60 million visitors every year. At the airport you can choose from one of many eating and drinking spots offering everything from fast food to cuisine from around the globe. In addition to this, you will also find a wide selection of shops at the airport whether it’s designer and luxury brands, duty-free goods or other shops to get all your essentials. The airport is split into a Domestic Terminal and an International Terminal which you can easily travel between on foot as they are interconnected. Once you have landed at the airport you can quickly journey into the center of Istanbul by metro or bus, or if you would prefer a direct route to your destination you can hop in a taxi outside the airport.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is Istanbul’s second airport located 35km outside of the city. All of the amenities and services you would expect can be found whether it’s places to eat and drink or shops to pass the time browsing through, so you won’t be short on things to do whilst waiting for your flight. If you want to travel onward into Istanbul then you can use either a ferry or bus service or hop in a taxi outside the airport.

Airport Information - Departing

Ankara Esenboga Airport is Ankara’s main airport serving around 12 million passengers every year. The airport consists of a Domestic Terminal and an International Terminal and you can journey between the two on foot if you have to transfer. All of the amenities and facilities you would expect to find are available at the airport including an extensive selection of shops and many different dining and drinking choices, so you won’t be short on things to do whilst waiting to board your flight. The airport itself has been around since 1955 but opened up its brand new terminals in 2006.

What to Expect in Istanbul

The weather in Istanbul is warm and pleasant over the summer but soon turns chilly during the winter so make sure you pack the right clothes for your visit. You won’t need to obtain a visa when traveling between Ankara and Istanbul as this is a domestic route, but you will still need to bring your travel documents including your passport in order to board your flight. Check out the top hotels in Istanbul to make the most of your trip.