The Arnavutköy, Istanbul to Ankara route connects İstanbul Airport (IST) in TR with Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) in TR. This short-haul flight covers approximately 237 miles (381 km) with a typical flight time of 55m. This route is operated by Turkish Airlines. AirportRoutes has tracked 19 unique flight numbers on this route.
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LTFMISTEsenboğa International Airport
LTACESB1
Operator19
Tracked Flights237
Miles55m
Flight Duration
| Airline | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines |
THY
|
TK
|
| Day | Flights Observed | Frequency | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 32 | 18% |
|
| Tuesday | 22 | 12% |
|
| Wednesday | 28 | 16% |
|
| Thursday | 32 | 18% |
|
| Friday | 19 | 11% |
|
| Saturday | 25 | 14% |
|
| Sunday | 20 | 11% |
|
Pattern Analysis
| Airline | Flight Numbers | Aircraft Type | Typical Time | Days Active | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Turkish Airlines
THY
/ TK
|
|
B739 | 11:00 11:00 AM (Representative) |
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Jul 2, 2026 | Active |
| Departure Time | Operator | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 11:00 AM | Turkish Airlines |
THY
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TK
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Time Information
Times are shown in the departure airport's local timezone (LTFM - Europe/Istanbul).