Travelling from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport (ESB).
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to ESB.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to ESB with a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ORD and ESB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, data shows 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to ESB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from the centre of Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Esenboga International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near ESB and be in snooze mode sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo to explore Ankara and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Esenboga International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara is about 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
257 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport. Return flights start from 599 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ESB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Chicago to Esenboga International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). July is the busiest month to travel to Ankara. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
When booking your Chicago to ESB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Esenboga International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major attractions which should be on any good Ankara itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Konya is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ankara. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque.
If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Kayseri, about 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü are among its highlights.