Flying from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): What you need to know
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Bucharest. Ankara Esenboga Airport is located in Ankara.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to ESB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Bucharest to ESB with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between OTP and ESB include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
OTP is about 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Follow your own route with a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and chase adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight.
Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
The centre of Ankara is roughly 23 kilometres from Ankara Esenboga Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
At the moment, R 984 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,165. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to ESB, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
October is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB). Visit Ankara in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Bucharest to ESB plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Ankara Esenboga Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are attractions you won't want to skip in Ankara.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Ankara, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 257 kilometres south to Konya to tick off its popular sights. From Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque to Süleymaniye Cami and Mevlana Whirling Dervishes, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kayseri is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Ankara. No trip is complete without experiencing Mount Erciyes, Hunat Bath and Mescidi Aksa Mosque.