Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Antalya and Ankara share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from AYT to ESB start from 05:05 — the earliest with AJet. The last departure is at 22:35 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 54 weekly Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your AYT to ESB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AJet is your gateway to exploring Ankara (and perhaps some other great corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
With a reliable 84.8% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time performance for AYT to ESB flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. These are the top stopovers between AYT and ESB:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
R 429 is the best price for a one-way Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 917. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AYT to ESB.
The cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of the departures from Antalya Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Antalya to Antalya Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AYT:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
If you're arriving on a late Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near ESB:
Travel at your own pace with a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and chase adventure across Ankara and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Ankara in March.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Antalya Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AYT to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Ankara, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to check off its popular sights. From Hagia Sophia Museum to Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Bursa is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No trip is complete without visiting Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.