Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Ankara to Istanbul, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 15.20.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Ankara and Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Ankara to Istanbul overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Ankara and Istanbul
Adiyaman Anka, Adiyaman Unal Turizm, Ak Aksu Turizm, Ak Turizm, Ankara As Turizm, As Adana, Astor Seyahat, Can Diyarbakir, Cayiragasi Vip, Divrigi Nazar Turizm, Es Turizm, Gulen Turizm, Has Diyarbakir, Hatay Gokbey Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Kahta Petrol, Lider Elbistan, Lider Vip Travel, Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat, Luks Mersin Turizm, Malatya Kayisikent, Mersin Nur Turizm, Nigde Inan, Nilufer Turizm, Oncu Seyahat, Oz Gularas, Oz Sivas Huzur, Oz Sivas Turizm, Ozel Diyarbakir, Ozkaymak, Ozlem Batman, Ozlem Cizre Nuh, Ozlem Mardin VIF, Pamukkale Turizm, RH Turizm, Safa Devran Turizm, Sanal Kirsehir, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Ses Turizm, Varan Turizm, Yeni Aksaray, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik
