Cheap flights from Ankara to Istanbul from $27 ESB → IST, SAW

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $44 to $51.

At $53, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

293 fares on 34 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $48.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $24 to $27.

At $27, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the high end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 6 other departure dates within 3 days of 24 Nov, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

301 fares on 62 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $27.

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

The cheapest return found recently is $53 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $48 with Pegasus Airlines, 23 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 34 departure dates is usually $53 to $58.

How much is a one-way flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $27 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 62 departure dates is usually $27 to $29.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ankara to Istanbul?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $48, 23 Nov to 28 Nov, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $27, 14 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Every date in November 2026

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return and one-way fares were both cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $53 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov to 24 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $27 with Pegasus Airlines, 24 Nov, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Pegasus Airlines on 24 Nov, takes 1 h 10 min from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ankara to Istanbul?

Between 13 Nov and 17 Jul 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest return on 24 of the 34 departure dates we hold, and Ajet on 10. Between 13 Nov and 27 Oct 2027, Pegasus Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 30 of the 62 departure dates we hold, Ajet on 26 and Turkish Airlines on 6.