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Flight deals from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $79. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Istanbul.$79 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $79, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$81 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $81, select.

Istanbul.$82 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $82, select.

Istanbul.$82 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Mar.Return flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ankara Esenboga on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Inbound direct flight with AJet departs from Istanbul Sabiha on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Ankara Esenboga.Price includes taxes and charges.From $82, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha: Alternative routes

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Ankara to Istanbul: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$79
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 11 mins
Most popular airline	Flynas
Average flights per week	227

Finding cheap flights from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha is $79. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha?

1 hour and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha.

Which airlines fly direct from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha?

Flynas, Pegasus Airlines and AirAsia X fly direct from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha.

How many flights are there a week from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha?

As of September 2026, there are 227 flights per week flying from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha?

The cheapest month to fly from Ankara Esenboga to Istanbul Sabiha is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Istanbul Sabiha?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul Sabiha but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Istanbul?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha with?

Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul Sabiha.

Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ankara and Istanbul are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 83 Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, pick the 03:50 AJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:30 with AJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ESB to SAW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
AJet is your ticket to exploring Istanbul (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ESB to SAW flights, with 69.96% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ESB and SAW:
- Antalya Airport
- Izmir Airport
- Milas–Bodrum Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

Currently, $29 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $79. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ESB to SAW, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ESB to SAW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.

Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

78% of flights that depart Ankara Esenboga Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Ankara Esenboga Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

If you're getting in on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SAW:
Travel at your own speed with a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and chase adventure across Istanbul and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul

Istanbul Sabiha Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)

August is the busiest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Istanbul in March.
When booking your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Istanbul, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to SAW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

Ankara is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Istanbul. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.