| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Dec 08 | ESB | IST | 01:30 | 02:21 |
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| Dec 07 | ESB | IST | 23:55 | 00:54 |
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK6981 connects Ankara, Turkey to Istanbul, Turkey, taking off from Ankara Esenboga International Airport ESB and landing at Istanbul Airport IST.
How long is the TK6981 flight from Ankara to Istanbul?
The average flight time from Ankara to Istanbul is 51 minutes. The flight distance is 380 km / 236 miles and the average flight speed is 417 km/h / 259 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Turkish Airlines Flight TK6981 Ankara to Istanbul?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Turkish Airlines Flight TK6981 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest TK6981 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 02:21.
How else can the flight TK6981 be referenced as?
This Turkish Airlines flight can also be referenced as THY6981, TK 6981, THY 6981.
How often is flight TK6981 delayed?
On average, 50% of all TK6981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 22 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled TK6981 flight or baggage issues?
If your TK6981 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our TK6981 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Ankara ESB: TK615, TK6981, ZP8712, FY4938
Other flights arriving at Istanbul IST: FH746, GO6443, ZS752, GO6541
All flights connecting Ankara ESB to Istanbul IST.