Flights Ankara → Istanbul
ESB → SAW
How long is the flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
The flight from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 49 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Ankara and Istanbul, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The airport in Ankara, where the journey originates, has been open since 1955, while the destination city's airport sees over 48 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Ankara (ESB) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.6/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Ankara the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) heads west for about 323 km, a flight time of roughly 49m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Ankara the average ATFM delay is 3.5 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about ESB-SAW
The flight from Ankara (ESB) to Istanbul (SAW) takes about 49 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Istanbul, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
