Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) from IST to ESB?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Airbus A321 (all variants) used on the IST to ESB route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Airbus A321 (all variants) flights from Istanbul to Ankara?

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Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Istanbul to Ankara on the Airbus A321 (all variants)

IST → ESB · operated by the Airbus A321 (all variants)

Distance: 380 km (236 mi)
Est. flight time: ~0h 47m
Operators on Airbus A321 (all variants): 1
Observations (14 days): 2

Airlines operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on IST → ESB

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
Turkish Airlines	2	2026-05-20	2026-05-20

About the Airbus A321 (all variants) on this route

The Airbus A321 (all variants) is used by 1 operator on Istanbul → Ankara.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Airbus A321 (all variants) family page or the Airbus A321 (all variants) safety record.

Other aircraft on the IST–ESB route

Airbus A320 (all variants) — 1 observation
Boeing 737 (all variants) — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: Istanbul Airport (IST)

City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey
IATA / ICAO: IST / LTFM

Arrival: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)

City: Ankara
Country: Turkey
IATA / ICAO: ESB / LTAC

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) on the IST-ESB route?

Airlines observed operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on IST to ESB include: Turkish Airlines.

How often does the Airbus A321 (all variants) fly IST-ESB?

The Airbus A321 (all variants) was observed 2 times on the IST–ESB route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Istanbul to Ankara?

The great-circle distance from Istanbul (IST) to Ankara (ESB) is approximately 380 km (236 miles). Estimated flight time is ~0h 47m.

What other aircraft fly the IST-ESB route?

Other aircraft observed on IST–ESB include: Airbus A320 (all variants), Boeing 737 (all variants).

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