Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Vienna.
You can choose from nine weekly Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights. The 02:55 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight available. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
To ensure you get on your VIE to ESB flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Ankara (and then other parts of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering VIE to ESB flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight is 66 €. A return ticket right now is 139 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from VIE to ESB by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near VIE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
If you're arriving on a late Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near ESB:
Travel at your own speed with a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and find adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Booking your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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 reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ankara. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Vienna Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport for August if you want to visit Ankara during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If you want to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are key highlights.
