How to get from İzmir to Ankara
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We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Ankara. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 518 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €18, on Fri, Aug 28.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €27Checked Sep 3 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €18Older observation | 8h 09mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€27Checked Sep 31h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€18Older observation8h 09m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Ankara: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1İzmir Adnan Menderes → Ankara Esenboğa Airportflight
AJet·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, İzmir to Ankara
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€26Departures from İzmir to Ankara
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:45 | 23:59 |
| Kamil Koçbus | 14 | 01:00 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
AJetİzmir Adnan Menderes-Ankara Esenboğa AirportSee live options and dates →
Kamil Koçİzmir-AnkaraBook →On this route you travel with AJet, Kamil Koç; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Ankara works
Start with a VF flight from İzmir to Ankara, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
İzmir to Ankara: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Ankara?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Ankara from İzmir?
About 518 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Ankara cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from İzmir to Ankara?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from İzmir to Ankara?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for İzmir and Ankara?
İzmir is ADB and Ankara is ESB, so this route is usually written ADB to ESB.
Which operators run İzmir to Ankara?
On this route you travel with AJet, Kamil Koç.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Ankara?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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