There are 8 ways to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Istanbul, Metro
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
2h 11m₺11,993–12,718Bus via Ankara bus station
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus KK0606 / ...
7h 52m₺780–1,830Train
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
5h 50m₺854–1,189Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ankara-ESB to Istanbul448.5 km
4h 12mDrive 448.5 km
- Drive from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbulcar 448.5 km
4h 12m₺2,514–3,631Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
2h 28m₺1,765–4,032Fly to Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ)plane ESB - TEQ
- Take the bus from Sultanköy to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3h 46m₺2,322–12,410Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 19m₺1,330–1,830
Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul is to train which costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 2h 11m and costs 12.000 ₺ - 13.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Ankara Airport and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Ankara bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Yenikapi via Pendik. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Ankara Airport (ESB) and Istanbul is 422 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.
The best way to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs 850 ₺ - 1.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Ankara bus station, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.900 ₺ and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Ankara Airport (ESB), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik) hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,400–10,000
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–12,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–4,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
Bus from Sultanköy to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺500–750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺500–750
Bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,300
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 222 59 59
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,101
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Sultanköy to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- istanbulseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 244 33 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- mersinnurturizm.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mersinnurturizm.com
- Phone
- 444 50 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- villaseyahat.com
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- villaseyahat.com
- Phone
- 0850 811 5959
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,322
- Schedules at
- kaleseyahat.com.tr
- Phone
- (495) 796 19 58
- [email protected]
- Website
- hasturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.hasturizm.com.tr/eng/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ankara-ESB to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.
Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Ankara Airport (ESB) to Istanbul.
There are 4439+ hotels available in Istanbul.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ankara Airport (ESB) and Istanbul. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.