Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Rize's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Ankara.
Every week, there are 14 Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, pick the 06:15 AJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:55 with AJet.
Your ESB to RZV flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Rize (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport.
AJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ESB and RZV:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
Right now, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $81. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ESB to RZV, book your journey 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ESB to RZV is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Ankara Esenboga Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
If you're landing on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RZV:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Rize-Artvin Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Wheego or WindyCar and see more of Rize and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Rize-Artvin Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to central Rize
Rize-Artvin Airport to the centre of Rize has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Rize. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Rize-Artvin Airport for August if you'd like to explore Rize during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to RZV in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Rize is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south of Rize, a visit to Diyarbakir will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Historic Walls of Diyarbakir, Diyarbakır Walls and Hamam.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Sanliurfa, roughly 451 kilometres south of Rize. Suleymaniye Mosque, Göbeklitepe Ören Yeri Kavşağı and Urfa Castle are key highlights.

