How to find cheap flights to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Currently, 87 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to ESB for 199 €.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Ankara, where Ankara Esenboga Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find a good deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Ankara by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to browse fares for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Ankara Esenboga Airport that include a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Ankara
You can typically hop on the cheapest flight to Ankara in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ESB.
July is the most popular month for flights to ESB. It's an ideal time to explore Ankara in full swing.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Ankara then.
With averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF), August is when Ankara is warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -6ºC (21ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).
With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Ankara.
Expect the heaviest showers during January, which gets around nine days of wet weather.
Flying to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these top airlines make getting to Ankara a breeze:
Think about booking your ESB plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 92% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
ESB is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to ESB. Book a room at one of these stays near Ankara Esenboga Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Ankara Esenboga Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is located in Ankara, Ankara Province, Türkiye (Turkey).
Getting to central Ankara from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
ESB is located about 29 kilometres from central Ankara.
You'll reach the centre in around 35 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to ESB.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 50 minutes.
Ankara has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Ankara highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Ankara:
The Roman Theatre: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Rose Garden Park: You'll find this park roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Ankara.
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 0.64 kilometres north of the centre of Ankara.
How to get to Kırıkkale from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Setting out for the nearby city of Kırıkkale? It's about 88 kilometres from ESB. It'll take you around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Plan for a travel time of 3 hours 10 minutes or so when making your way to Kırıkkale on public transport.
Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Polatlı
Polatlı is located around 97 kilometres from Ankara Esenboga Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours 5 minutes.
The drive time to Polatlı is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Craving more adventure? Konya offers a fresh angle on your visit to Türkiye (Turkey). It's about 257 kilometres south of Ankara and features Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. The closest airport to this city is Konya Airport (KYA).
Kayseri is another top destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Ankara. Hit some of the best spots right away at Mount Erciyes, Hunat Bath and Kayseri Castle. Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR) is the main gateway to this city.
Roughly 209 kilometres west of Ankara, Eskisehir makes for a memorable detour. Great reasons to visit include Eskişehir Odunpazarı Evleri, Archeological Museum and TÜRASAŞ Revolution Cars Museum. Eskisehir Anadolu Airport (AOE) is the most convenient way to arrive here.