Flying from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Diyarbakir.
Flights from DIY to ESB start from 09:50 — the earliest with AJet. The latest departure is at 21:45 with AJet. Overall, there are 21 weekly Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DIY to ESB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
AJet offers direct flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DIY and ESB include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Diyarbakir Airport (DIY) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
At the moment, 39 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 84 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from DIY to ESB by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Diyarbakir Airport (DIY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Diyarbakir Airport, data shows 73% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Diyarbakir Airport from central Diyarbakir, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DIY? If you've booked an early flight from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
If you have a late Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ESB:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo to explore Ankara and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ankara in March.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Diyarbakir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DIY to ESB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are the start of reasons to visit.