Ankara to İskenderun flights
İskenderun lies 470 km (292 mi) south-east of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Ankara | İskenderun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 251,682 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | HTY, 27 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in İskenderun
İskenderun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hatay Airport (HTY), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,830 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
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Common questions
How far is İskenderun from Ankara?
470 km (292 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to İskenderun by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and İskenderun?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to İskenderun flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Hatay Airport (HTY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.