Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 201 miles (324 km) apart. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Edremit, Antalya and Izmir and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ESB to SAW
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
ESB to SAW with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Edremit (EDO)AJet the whole way
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Samsun (SZF)AJet the whole way
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Dalaman (DLM)AJet and Pegasus the whole way
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)AJet, then Pegasus
- Via Mersin (COV)AJet the whole way
- Via Gulyali (OGU)AJet the whole way
- Via Kahramanmaras (KCM)AJet, then Pegasus
- Via Bucharest (OTP)AJet, then Pegasus
- Via Ercan (ECN)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Antakya (HTY)AJet the whole way
- Via Malatya (MLX)AJet the whole way
- Via Gaziantep (GZT)AJet the whole way
ESB to SAW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ESB to SAW?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW).
How far is Ankara from Istanbul by plane?
Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (SAW) are 201 miles (324 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ESB to SAW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ESB to SAW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Ankara and Istanbul?
The most direct connections are through Edremit (EDO), Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB), Samsun (SZF) and Bodrum (BJV). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example AJet through Edremit.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.