Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Istanbul and Ankara are in the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 82 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SAW to ESB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AJet offers direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AJet.
The most punctual carrier offering SAW to ESB flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 66.53% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SAW and ESB include:
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight is Rs7,865. A return ticket right now is Rs16,175. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAW to ESB.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SAW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Grab a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Ankara based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to ESB in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.







