Flying from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Izmir and Ankara are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from ADB to ESB start at 00:45 — the first with Pegasus. The last service of the day is at 22:20 with AJet. In total, you can choose from 50 weekly Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ADB to ESB flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AJet is your gateway to exploring Ankara (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport offered by this airline.
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ADB to ESB flights. An impressive 85.07% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ADB and ESB include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
$48 is currently the best price for a one-way Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. A return flight starts from $92. These prices may change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from ADB to ESB by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ADB to ESB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
Izmir Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 84% of flights that depart ADB arrive at their destination on time.
Izmir Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ADB? If you're catching an early flight from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Consider booking a hotel near ESB if you have a late Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Homes and Ziraat Filo are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Ankara based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Izmir Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport for August if you'd like to go to Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ADB to ESB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Ankara, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to tick off its leading sights. From Hagia Sophia Museum to Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.