Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Seoul: what you need to know
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. Operating on the UTC+9 timezone, Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Ankara.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from ESB to Seoul. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ESB to Seoul. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To travel to South Korea for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from Türkiye (Turkey). However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul.
The journey from central Ankara to ESB takes approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 36 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ESB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Seoul
$565 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul. A return flight starts from $1,044. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for flight tickets from ESB to Seoul. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The centre of Seoul is about 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour and 44 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Check out your options for heading into town after your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul has landed.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near GMP. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ESB to Seoul at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Seoul, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from ESB to Seoul sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Seoul, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are highlights which should feature on every Seoul itinerary.
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