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Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Ankara
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 352 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £59 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is a coach with an average price of £18.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:
A coach is £71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average £88.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Istanbul and Ankara including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £41. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Istanbul to Ankara
How to get to Ankara from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus23:207h50İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı7:10Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)£211One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- FlixBus23:207h50İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı7:10Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)£211One-way0 changes
Fastest
PC267019:051h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport20:05Ankara Esenboga International Airport£281One-way0 changes
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Flight
- FlixBus23:008h10Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)7:10Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)£211One-way0 changes
- FlixBus8:208h20İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı16:40Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)£211One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:558h35İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı2:30Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)£211One-way0 changes
- PC267220:151h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport21:15Ankara Esenboga International Airport£281One-way0 changes
- PC266016:551h00Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport17:55Ankara Esenboga International Airport£321One-way0 changes
VF301020:251h05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport21:30Ankara Esenboga International Airport£331One-way0 changes
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Best day trips from Ankara by train
The most popular day trips by train from Ankara are Eskişehir, Konya, Polatlı, Bolu and Kırşehir. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ankara on Omio.
Day trip from Ankara to Konya by train
Why visit Konya for the day?
Konya is best known as the home of Rumi and the Mevlevi Sufi tradition, centred on the Mevlana Museum. It is a conservative Anatolian city with Seljuk monuments, broad avenues and a calm, orderly feel.
Day trip from Ankara to Polatlı by train
Day trip from Ankara to Bolu by train
Day trip from Ankara to Kırşehir by train
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FAQs: Istanbul to Ankara
Travel to Ankara easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Istanbul to Ankara.
There are 2 options to travel between Istanbul and Ankara including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is a coach with an average price of £18.
This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:
A coach is £71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average £88.
The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.
Other travel options to Ankara take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 55m.
The Istanbul to Ankara distance is approximately 352 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Ankara is:
- Around 43 coaches per day.
- Around 24 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Istanbul and Ankara as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Istanbul to Ankara:
- Flights mostly depart from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Istanbul to Ankara, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus to go to Ankara by flight.
- Travel with Infobus, FlixBus to go to Ankara by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Ankara with the following travel companies:
- 22 direct flights per day with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus.
- 43 direct coaches per day with Infobus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Ankara often also extend their vacation to go to Göreme, Antalya, İzmir, Budapest, Eskişehir. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ankara and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Istanbul to Ankara, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
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