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Istanbul · Ankara

Private Jet Charter Istanbul to Ankara

Istanbul to Ankara private jet charter. Light jet guide: EUR 7,500 to 10,500 one-way, whole aircraft. Compare airports and aircraft.

Distance351 km
Guide flight time0h 48m direct
Guide from · EUR€7,500
Best classLight jet

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Aircraft options and pricing

Istanbul to Ankara by class

The Türkiye domestic backbone. Istanbul recorded 187 business-jet movements to Ankara in a recent 90-day period, making this the country's most active private-jet sector after the Bodrum summer corridor.

Whole-aircraft one-way planning ranges in EUR, not per-person fares or live availability. The headline uses the recommended option; other classes and connecting itineraries can cost differently. The enquiry form produces a separate EUR calculation for your inputs, not a currency conversion of these guide prices. Confirm taxes, positioning, handling, transfers and the final total in a written quote.

Class
Direct?
Typical aircraft
Price
Single-engine turboprop
Fuel-efficient value pick on a 60-minute domestic hop.
Direct
Pilatus PC-12, TBM 960
€5,500 to €7,500
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Light jet
Light jet Best value
Recommended. Standard for this domestic shuttle between the two Turkish capitals.
Direct
Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300E
€7,500 to €10,500
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Midsize jet
Midsize jet
Chosen when the aircraft continues on a European or Gulf sector the same day.
Direct
Praetor 600, Citation Latitude
€10,000 to €14,000
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Super-midsize
Super-midsize
Typically operator repositioning between longer sectors.
Direct
Challenger 350, Citation Longitude
€13,000 to €18,000
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Heavy jet
Heavy jet
Rare on a 40-minute hop; delegation and diplomatic use only.
Direct
Falcon 2000LX, Challenger 650
€17,000 to €23,000
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Which airport where

Departure and arrival options

Istanbul → Ankara · 351 km · 0h 40m direct

Istanbul departures

IST
Istanbul Airport

The primary international hub with H24 operation, PPR required and handling mandatory. Roughly 35 km and 45 minutes from downtown Istanbul.

General Aviation Terminal with dedicated business-jet handling
SAW
Sabiha Gökçen

Istanbul's Asian-side airport, favoured for its shorter transfer to central Kadıköy and Anatolian-side residences. Slots required, handling mandatory.

Sabiha Gökçen VIP Terminal with dedicated GA apron

Ankara arrivals

ESB
Ankara Esenboğa

Ankara's civilian charter default. Two parallel 3,750 m runways with H24 operation and customs. Roughly 30 km northeast of downtown, 45 to 60 minute drive.

Gozen Air Services, ACM Air Charter Market, Jetmate Aviation and Maple Aviation compete for handling
Fleet options

Aircraft classes for this route

Same fleet lineup we quote from every day. Istanbul to Ankara is best flown in a Light jet.

Pilatus PC-12 turboprop parked on an alpine airstrip Turboprop

Short strips, remote runways

Ideal for regional legs, unpaved strips, and mountain airfields where a jet cannot land.

Rangeup to 2 hr · 1,900 km
Max passengers8
Pilatus PC-12, King Air 350
from €1,900/hr
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Embraer Phenom 300 light jet on approach Light jet

Short-hop & regional

Ideal for hops across Europe or short domestic US routes. Two-hour range, seven-seat cabin.

Rangeup to 3 hr · 2,700 km
Max passengers7
Phenom 300, Citation CJ3+
from €3,800/hr
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Cessna Citation Latitude midsize jet in flight Midsize jet

Stand-up cabin, longer legs

Stand-up cabin, real luggage capacity, transcontinental US-capable.

Rangeup to 5 hr · 4,600 km
Max passengers9
Citation Latitude, Praetor 600
from €5,400/hr
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Bombardier Challenger 350 super-midsize jet on the ramp Super-midsize

Transcontinental range

Coast-to-coast US or London to Dubai without a fuel stop, at Mach 0.83.

Rangeup to 7 hr · 6,500 km
Max passengers10
Challenger 350, Longitude
from €7,200/hr
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Gulfstream G550 heavy jet on final approach Heavy jet

Full galley, private stateroom

Wide cabin, full galley, forward and aft lavatories, up to 16 seats in club configuration.

Rangeup to 12 hr · 11,000 km
Max passengers14
Gulfstream G550, Global 6000
from €11,800/hr
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Good to know

Operational details for Istanbul → Ankara

FAQ

Common questions on this route

How long is Istanbul to Ankara by private jet?
About 43 to 48 minutes direct on a light or midsize jet. Turboprops run around 1h 10m.
How much does an Istanbul to Ankara charter cost?
Single-engine turboprop: EUR 5,500 to 7,500; Light jet: EUR 7,500 to 10,500; Midsize jet: EUR 10,000 to 14,000; Super-midsize: EUR 13,000 to 18,000; Heavy jet: EUR 17,000 to 23,000. These are indicative whole-aircraft one-way planning ranges, not live offers or per-person fares. See the table notes for non-stop suitability, technical stops, connecting flights and transfers. Aircraft positioning, dates and included services can change the final written quote.
Which Istanbul airport should I use?
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the default. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is the preferred choice for Anatolian-side residences and Asian-side business meetings.
Can I use the new Ankara Airport (ANK)?
Not for commercial charter. It reopened on 15 June 2026 as a state and VIP protocol field. All civilian business flights land at Esenboğa.
Are empty legs frequent on this route?
Yes. Istanbul recorded 187 business-jet movements to Ankara in a recent 90-day window, which supports regular bidirectional empty-leg supply.