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 16.78.
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, Ali Osman Ulusoy, As Adana, Ben Turizm, Can Diyarbakir, Deveci Nazar Turizm, Divrigi Nazar Turizm, Efe Tur, Elazig Hazar Turizm, Elazig Murat Turizm, Es Turizm, Gokbey Seyahat, Has Karayolu, Hatay CSR, Istanbul Seyahat, Kale Seyahat, Kapadokya VIP Turizm, Lider Istanbul, Luks Erzincan Seyahat, Luks Mersin Turizm, Mersin Nur Turizm, Nigde Aydogan, Nigde Inan, Nigde Vip Turizm (Niğde Vip Turizm), Nilufer Turizm, Oncu Seyahat, Oz Diyarbakir, Oz Elaziglilar Seyahat, Oz Ercis, Oz Gularas, Ozlem Cizre Nuh, RH Turizm, Sanal Kirsehir, Sec Turizm, Selcuk Canlar Turizm, Suha Turizm, Varan Turizm, Vib Turizm, Villa Seyahat, Yukseller Aksaray Birlik
