Flights from Ankara Airport ESB to Istanbul Airport IST
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If it is your first time travelling to Istanbul Airport then check out the airliners Tarom, LOT, EgyptAir, All Nippon Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Asiana Airlines, JetBlue, Air Algerie, TAP Air Portugal, Royal Air Maroc, Air New Zealand, AirSERBIA and Turkish Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Esenboga, so you will find flying to Istanbul Airport is quite easy. The official airport code for Esenboga is ESB and for Istanbul Airport it is IST.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport (IST) from Esenboga Airport (ESB) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Esenboga Airport (ESB).
If you chose to rent a car at Istanbul Airport (IST) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Istanbul Airport (IST) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Esenboga Airport (ESB):
- Private Transfers to Esenboga Airport (ESB)
- Buses to Esenboga Airport (ESB)
- Taxis to Esenboga Airport (ESB)
- Train Services to/near Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Ensure your arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Private transfers at Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Buses from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Taxis from Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Train services at or near Istanbul Airport (IST)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport (IST)
The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Esenboga (ESB) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the relevant airlines that fly.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 16 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01:10 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| AirSERBIA | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 08:55 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air New Zealand | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03:55 | 21:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Royal Air Maroc | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01:45 | 14:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| TAP Air Portugal | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03:55 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| JetBlue | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01:45 | 19:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air Algerie | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03:55 | 19:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 16:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Asiana Airlines | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:50 | 13:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 08:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 08:55 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Tarom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:00 | 18:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| LOT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03:55 | 03:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| EgyptAir | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03:55 | 03:55 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:50 | 22:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 01:10 and 22:50.
If you wish to book your flight with Turkish Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at thy.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
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| Monday | 01:10
01:45
03:55
07:50
08:55
10:40
11:50
13:00
14:55
15:55
16:55
18:00
18:55
19:55
21:35
22:50
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| Tuesday | 01:45
03:55
07:50
08:55
10:40
11:50
13:00
14:55
15:55
16:55
18:00
18:55
19:55
21:35
22:50
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Instead of flying from Esenboga you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayseri to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 34 Minutes | |
| Merzifon to Istanbul | 0 | 1 Hour 29 Minutes | |
| Tokat to Istanbul | 0 | 59 Minutes |
Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
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