AnkaraIstanbulDirect FlightsESB–IST
Ankara (Ankara Esenboga Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Flight time from ESB to IST is estimated at about 1h 4m, based on the 236-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 14-15/day across 2 captured airlines, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 01:45 to 23:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 236 mi | 14-15/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ESB to IST
Our current provider sample includes 14-15/day from ESB to IST across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 01:45
- Last departure
- 23:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 14-15/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787 | 01:4503:5507:50 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to ESB flights — 14-15/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ESB to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 104 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ESB to IST?
The ESB to IST flight time is estimated at about 1h 4m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ESB from IST?
ESB to IST is about 236 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ESB to IST?
Our current provider sample for ESB to IST includes Turkish Airlines, AJet. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ESB to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ESB to IST include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 787.