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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 £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 £15, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 352 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Ankara from Istanbul by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Ankara from Istanbul is by taking a coach, which costs on average £15.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Istanbul to Ankara:
A coach is £6 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £20 from Istanbul to Ankara.
The fastest way from Istanbul to Ankara is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Ankara that take longer:
Getting to Ankara by coach takes 5 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 218 miles from Istanbul to Ankara.
The average frequency per day from Istanbul to Ankara is:
- Around 77 coaches per day.
- 29 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Ankara from Istanbul as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Istanbul to Ankara:
- Coaches mostly depart from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) and arrive in Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇.
- Flights from Istanbul to Ankara most often leave from Istanbul Airport and arrive in Ankara Esenboga International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Istanbul to Ankara:
- You can take a coach from Istanbul to Ankara with FlixBus or Infobus. Cheap tickets can be found for £15 with FlixBus from Istanbul to Ankara.
- You can take a flight from Istanbul to Ankara with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. Cheap tickets can be found for £20 with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul to Ankara.
Yes, there are direct services available from Istanbul to Ankara with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus or Infobus 77 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines with 19 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Ankara as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Istanbul to Ankara.
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