Travelling from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Ankara is one hour ahead of Nicosia and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 56 weekly Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Leave enough time to catch your ECN to ESB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Ankara (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Pegasus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ECN to ESB flights is Pegasus.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ECN and ESB:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, 25 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 46 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ECN to ESB.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ercan Airport, 75.35% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Ercan Airport from central Nicosia, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're arriving on a late Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ESB:
Hit the road running by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ankara and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ankara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Ercan Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ECN to ESB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Ankara, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to tick off its leading sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.
