Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Antalya and Ankara follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 60 weekly Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. Pegasus operates the last service of the day at 22:55.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AYT to ESB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier that operates AYT to ESB flights, with 79.39% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AYT and ESB:
Ercan Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
$24 is currently the best price for a one-way Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $49. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to ESB.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of the flights that depart from Antalya Airport, 79.67% touch down on time at their destination.
Antalya Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to AYT:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and explore beyond Ankara's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Antalya Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from AYT to ESB in January if you want to travel in 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 places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key highlights.