There are 6 ways to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Maltepe
best- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
5h 42m₺767–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
7h 55m₺1,142–1,742Drive 454.7 km
- Drive from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankaracar 454.7 km
4h 21m₺2,560–3,698Fly from Istanbul
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane IST - ESB
4h 27m₺12,302–13,562Train
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
6h 14m₺837–1,212Metro, train, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Yenikapitrain
- Take the train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesmetrain
- Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane SAW - ESB
4h 54m₺1,859–4,179
Istanbul (IST) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara is to train via Maltepe which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs 2.500 ₺ - 3.700 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Otogari and arriving at Ankara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Ataturk Airport Havalimani and arriving at Ankara Gar via Yenikapi and Istanbul(Pendik). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Ataturk Airport Havalimani and Ankara is 519 km. The road distance is 454.7 km.
The best way to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara without a car is to train via Maltepe which takes 5h 42m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara, including transfers.
Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Istanbul Otogari station.
Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Istanbul(Pendik) station.
The best way to get from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara is to train via Maltepe which takes 5h 42m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 1.800 ₺ and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs 12.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Ataturk Airport Havalimani, Turkey and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Railways (TCDD) operates a train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar hourly. Tickets cost ₺650–950 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Metro Turizm operates a bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₺1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–8,500
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–3,900
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Yenikapi to Ayrilikcesme
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Yenikapi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
Train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Ankara station.
Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Ankara Gar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Ataturk Airport Havalimani to Ankara.
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