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)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Budapest Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Grab a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Homes and Ziraat Filo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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.