Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Leave enough time to make your EDI to ESB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
$139 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Return flights start from $332. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to ESB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and discover more of Ankara and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Ankara in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you want to go to Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key highlights.