Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Istanbul to Ankara, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 15.11.
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 Istanbul and Ankara
Turkish Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Istanbul to Ankara 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 Istanbul and Ankara
Adiyaman Anka, Adiyaman Unal Turizm, Ak Aksu Turizm, Ak Turizm, As Adana, Ben Turizm, Best Van, Can Diyarbakir, Cayiragasi Vip, Corum Kargi Turizm, Elazig Hazar Turizm, Elazig Murat Turizm, Es Turizm, Gulen Turizm, Hatay Gokbey Seyahat, Hatay Nur Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Kahta Petrol, Lider Elbistan, Lider Vip Travel, Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat, Luks Kahramanmaras Turizm, Luks Mersin Turizm, Malatya Kayisikent, Mersin Nur Turizm, Nigde Aydoganlar, Nigde Inan, Oz Diyarbakir, Oz Gularas, Oz Sivas Huzur, Ozlem Adana Turizm, Ozlem Batman, Pamukkale Turizm, Sanal Kirsehir, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Ses Turizm, Siirt Petrol, Star Diyarbakir, Varan Turizm, Vip Malatyalilar Turizm, Yeni Aksaray, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik
