Travelling from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dalaman and Ankara are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with AJet is the earliest you can take. AJet operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Your DLM to ESB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
AJet is your gateway to discovering Ankara (and maybe even some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AJet.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLM and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
$35 is currently the best price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $71. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DLM to ESB.
The cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from DLM land on schedule 81.03% of the time.
To get to Dalaman Airport from central Dalaman, it'll take about 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near DLM. Whether you have an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
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.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ankara. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Dalaman Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you want to visit Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLM to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Ankara, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to check off its top sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.