How to get to Ankara from Istanbul

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Compare coach and flight for Istanbul to Ankara

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £21.

Distance: 352 km

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Most popular
Coach
Flight

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£38

Average Price

7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Pegasus Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Istanbul to Ankara

How to get to Ankara from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Pegasus AirlinesPC2668
11:351h00
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
12:35Ankara Esenboga International Airport
£241One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:259h45
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
17:10Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri)
£171One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Pegasus AirlinesPC2668
11:351h00
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
12:35Ankara Esenboga International Airport
£241One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
08:206h25
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
14:45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:206h25
İstanbul, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
16:45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
£181One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus
10:006h45
Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler)
16:45Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇
£181One-way
0 changes
Pegasus AirlinesPC2664
08:151h00
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
09:15Ankara Esenboga International Airport
£241One-way
0 changes
Pegasus AirlinesPC2674
15:201h00
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
16:20Ankara Esenboga International Airport
£241One-way
0 changes
Pegasus AirlinesPC2678
18:001h00
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
19:00Ankara Esenboga International Airport
£241One-way
0 changes

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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.

FAQs
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 £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Istanbul to Ankara:

A coach is £7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Istanbul to Ankara costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Ankara take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 20m.

The Istanbul to Ankara distance is approximately 352 km.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Ankara is:
  • Around 47 coaches per day.
  • Around 20 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 FlixBus, Infobus, Kamil Koc to go to Ankara by coach.
  • Travel with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines to go to Ankara by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Ankara with the following travel companies:
  • 47 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Kamil Koc.
  • 19 direct flights per day with Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Istanbul to Ankara often also extend their vacation to go to Göreme, Antalya, İzmir, Eskişehir, Tehran. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ankara and these popular destinations at a great price.

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