Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB) flights
An economy award from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $10. One airline flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB): Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 236 miles (380 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Edremit, Izmir and Antalya and more.
How many miles IST to ESB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Turkish Airlines | 4,500–8,500 | $10–40 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Turkish Airlines | 7,500 | $33–48 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $25–420 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $30–45 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Turkish Airlines | 15,000 | $25–420 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Turkish Airlines | 17,500 | $25–420 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Turkish Airlines | 25,500 | $25–420 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Turkish Airlines | 40,000 | $99.80–464.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IST to ESB
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to ESB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to ESB with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Edremit (EDO)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Samsun (SZF)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Dalaman (DLM)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Gazipasa (GZP)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Mersin (COV)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, Turkish Airlines and 1 more, then AJet
A2 - Via Gulyali (OGU)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Kahramanmaras (KCM)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Ercan (ECN)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Antakya (HTY)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Malatya (MLX)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Gaziantep (GZT)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
IST to ESB: common questions
How many miles does IST to ESB cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles on Turkish Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $10. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to ESB?
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB).
How far is Istanbul from Ankara by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Ankara (ESB) are 236 miles (380 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to ESB award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Ankara?
The most direct connections are through Edremit (EDO), Izmir (ADB), Antalya (AYT), Samsun (SZF) and Bodrum (BJV). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pegasus through Izmir.
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.