Ankara to Sancaktepe flights
Sancaktepe lies 329 km (205 mi) north-west 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 10 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 | Sancaktepe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 489,848 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | SAW, 13 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 Sancaktepe
Sancaktepe is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 52 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 52 km (32 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sancaktepe from Ankara?
329 km (205 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Sancaktepe by air?
About 1 h 10 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 Sancaktepe?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Sancaktepe flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Sancaktepe also has IST, YEI.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.