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Flight deals from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $163. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Budapest to Ankara Esenboga flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga

Budapest to Ankara Esenboga: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Budapest to Ankara below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Ankara Esenboga.

Budapest to Ankara: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$108
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga is $108. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga.
Wizz Air flies direct from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga.
As of June 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga.
The cheapest month to fly from Budapest to Ankara Esenboga is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ankara Esenboga but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ankara is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ankara Esenboga.

Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.

  • Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, making Ankara two hours ahead of Budapest.

  • Each week, there are three Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUD 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.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Wizz Air offers direct flights from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.

  • Wizz Air is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BUD and ESB:

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Istanbul Sabiha Airport

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)

  • 81% of flights leaving Budapest Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from BUD.

  • Budapest Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Budapest. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BUD:

Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara

  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to the centre of Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.

When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ankara. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUD to ESB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.

  • Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.

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