Bus Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul from ₺1,230 | Tickets & Timetables

Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul buses

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The average bus between Ankara Airport (ESB) and Istanbul takes 7h 56m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 56m
Duration: 484 km
Distance: ₺1,230
Average price: Hourly
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Bus via Ankara bus station

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Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...

7h 52m

₺780–1,830

Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul bus times

Buses run hourly between Ankara Airport (ESB) and Istanbul. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ankara Airport (ESB) is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Istanbul at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Aştİ and take an average of 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

11:45 AM → 7:45 PM
8h • 1 change
1:50 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 55m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 5m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 11:45 PM
7h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:00 AM → 12:45 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 4:00 PM
8h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 5:15 PM
8h • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:00 AM → 12:45 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 4:00 PM
8h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 5:15 PM
8h • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

4:00 AM → 12:45 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 4:00 PM
8h • 1 change
9:15 AM → 5:15 PM
8h • 1 change
9:40 AM → 5:50 PM
8h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Ankara Airport (ESB), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?

Kamil Koç operates a bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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