Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Zurich's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Zurich two hours behind Ankara.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ESB to ZRH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Zurich (and then seeing more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with SunExpress. This popular airline has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SunExpress on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier offering ESB to ZRH flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ESB and ZRH:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $247. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ESB to ZRH, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ESB to ZRH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Ankara Esenboga Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near ESB. Whether you have an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Zurich Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Zurich and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport to central Zurich has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Zurich in March.
Book your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to visit Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Switzerland, consider Bern, about 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum are highlights.