IstanbulAnkaraDirect FlightsIST–ESB
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) to Ankara (Ankara Esenboga Airport).
Flight time from IST to ESB is estimated at about 1h 4m, based on the 236-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 14-15/day across 1 captured airline, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 02:00 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 IST to ESB
Our current provider sample includes 14-15/day from IST to ESB across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 02:00
- Last departure
- 23:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 20
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 14-15/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A330 | 02:0006:0007:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ESB to IST flights — 14-15/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for IST to ESB, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 100 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 IST to ESB?
The IST to ESB flight time is estimated at about 1h 4m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is IST from ESB?
IST to ESB is about 236 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IST to ESB?
Our current provider sample for IST to ESB includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from IST to ESB?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for IST to ESB include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A330.