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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ankara to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €24.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Ankara to Istanbul
Travel to Istanbul easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ankara to Istanbul.
There are 2 travel options from Ankara to Istanbul: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Istanbul from Ankara is a bus with an average price of $18 (€17).
This is compared to other travel options from Ankara to Istanbul:
Taking a bus costs $7 (€7) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $26 (€23).
The fastest way to get to Istanbul from Ankara is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Istanbul take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 59 min.
Istanbul is approximately 218 miles (351 km) away from Ankara.
The average frequency per day from Ankara to Istanbul is:
- Around 55 buses per day.
- 25 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Ankara to Istanbul as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ankara to Istanbul:
- Buses most often depart from Ankara at Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ and arrive in Istanbul at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler).
- Flights mostly depart from Ankara Esenboga International Airport and arrive in Istanbul Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ankara to Istanbul:
- You can go to Istanbul from Ankara by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€17) with FlixBus from Ankara to Istanbul on Omio.
- You can travel between Ankara and Istanbul by flight with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with Pegasus Airlines from Ankara to Istanbul.
Yes, there are direct routes from Ankara to Istanbul with the following travel companies:
- You can find 55 direct buses per day to Istanbul with FlixBus.
- You'll find 17 direct flights a day to Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines.
Direct services to Istanbul tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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