Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara two hours behind Almaty.
Give yourself enough time to make your ALA to ESB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
AJet offers direct flights from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ALA and ESB:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Right now, 110 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 214 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to ESB.
February is the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
71% of flights departing from Almaty Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ESB if you're catching a late Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and explore beyond Ankara's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Ankara Esenboga Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Ankara Esenboga Airport, Ankara is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Ankara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport for August if you want to go to Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to ESB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Bursa is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No journey is complete without a visit to Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.