There are 7 ways to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Istanbul
best- Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST)plane ESB - IST
2h 58m₺11,630–13,130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
5h 44m₺845–1,139Fly 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 35m₺1,880–4,610Bus
- Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus Hvl-3
8h 22m₺1,330–1,997Train, bus
- Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
- Take the bus from Istanbul Kadıköy to Istanbul Airport Busbus HViST-14
7h 7m₺904–1,513Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ankara to Istanbul-IST476.7 km
4h 20mDrive 476.7 km
- Drive from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST)car 476.7 km
4h 20m₺2,673–3,860
Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to train which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST). However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Istanbul Airport Bus via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ankara 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 5h 44m.
The distance between Ankara and Istanbul Airport (IST) is 411 km. The road distance is 476.7 km.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST), including transfers.
Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.
Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara Gar station.
The best way to get from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 800 ₺ - 1.200 ₺ and takes 5h 44m, you could also bus, which costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.000 ₺ and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between 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
- 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
Train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- 0850 888 33 34
- [email protected]
- Website
- hava.ist
Bus from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–480
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺130–340
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
Bus from Istanbul Kadıköy to Istanbul Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺150–470
- Website
- https://hava.ist/?lang=en
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ankara to Istanbul-IST
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Istanbul(Pendik) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST) is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Ankara to Istanbul Airport (IST).
There are 4431+ hotels available in Istanbul Airport (IST).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ankara and Istanbul Airport (IST). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.