There are 7 ways to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
2h 55m₺11,542–13,230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus FlixBus KK0604 / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Yenisahra to Istanbul Airport Busbus HViST-14
8h 8m₺809–1,367Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ESB - SAW
- Take the bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Busbus
5h 32m₺1,792–4,710Train
- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
6h 28m₺845–1,139Bus via Istanbul
- Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Acıbadem Metro Istasyonu to Istanbul Airport Busbus HViST-14
8h 23m₺1,102–1,694Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul-IST474.4 km
4h 22mDrive 474.4 km
- Drive from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 474.4 km
4h 22m₺2,667–3,852
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara (Station) station to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Ankara bus station and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via TEB Ataşehir And. Lisesi and Istanbul Yenisahra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Ankara Gar and arriving at Istanbul Airport via Pendik, Yenikapi and Gayrettepe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Ankara (Station) and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 430 km. The road distance is 474.4 km.
The best way to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Ankara bus station.
Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Ankara (Station), Ankara, Turkey and Istanbul Airport (IST), Turkey?
Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) hourly. Alternatively, Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik) hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- 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
- 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
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–480
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Yenisahra to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺140–470
- Website
- HAVAİST
Bus from Istanbul Acıbadem Metro Istasyonu to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺140–470
- Website
- HAVAİST
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺600–900
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺900–1,200
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at İstanbul Dudullu bus station.
Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 474 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ankara (Station) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 4435+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ankara (Station) and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.