Travelling from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Thessaloniki.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your SKG to ESB flight.
During popular months such as July, 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 an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SKG and ESB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Vienna International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, 78 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 198 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SKG to ESB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SKG to ESB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
79.57% of flights leaving from Thessaloniki International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Thessaloniki to Thessaloniki International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SKG:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're landing on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ESB:
Explore without limits with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and see more of Ankara and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKG to ESB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among the biggest draws.