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 18.93.
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
Pegasus Airlines, 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 Turizm, Ali Osman Ulusoy, As Adana, Ben Turizm, Best Van, Can Diyarbakir, Cayiragasi Vip, Divrigi Nazar Turizm, Elazig Hazar Turizm, Elazig Murat Turizm, Es Turizm, Has Diyarbakir, Hatay CSR, Hatay Nur Seyahat, Istanbul Seyahat, Kale Seyahat, Lider Elbistan, Lider Vip Travel, Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat, Luks Kahramanmaras Turizm, Luks Mersin Turizm, Malatya Kayisikent, Malatya Medine, Malatya Zafer, Mardin Seyahat, Mersin Nur Turizm, Midyat Guneydogu Seyahat, Midyat Seyyidoglu, Nigde Inan, Nilufer Turizm, Oz Ercis, Oz Gularas, Ozlem Batman, Ozlem Mardin VIF, RH Turizm, Sanal Kirsehir, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Siirt Kurtalan Ekspres, Varan Turizm, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik
