Ankara to Sivas flights
Sivas lies 356 km (221 mi) 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 12 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.
| Ankara | Sivas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 264,022 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 1,287 m (4,222 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | VAS, 12 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 Sivas
Sivas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,503-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tokat Airport (TJK, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (regional) | VAS | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,503 ft | 5,239 ft |
| Tokat Airport (regional) | TJK | 83 km (52 mi) | 8,858 ft | 1,859 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sivas from Ankara?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Sivas by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Sivas?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Sivas flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS); Sivas also has TJK.
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.