Flying from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) begins with finding the most convenient airport to make your exit from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Toronto. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara.
Your flight from Toronto to ESB won't wait if you're running 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.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Toronto to ESB flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of all departures from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Esenboga International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that take off from YKF reach their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ESB and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Esenboga International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Ankara. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Right now, $646 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,651. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to ESB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Ankara. July is when most people book flights from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport (ESB), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Toronto to ESB flight ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ankara to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Esenboga International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are essential stops on your Ankara itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south of Ankara, a visit to Konya will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara, Kayseri is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü.