Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Athens.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to ESB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATH and ESB:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is ج.م. 4,217. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 9,437. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATH to ESB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATH to ESB.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Of all flights leaving Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, 77.19% land on time at their destination.
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ATH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near ESB:
Follow your own route with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and find adventure across Ankara and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
Before locking in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to ESB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key highlights.
