Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara one hour behind Dubai.
Every week, there are five Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 05:50 AJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with flydubai.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DXB to ESB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Flydubai is your ticket to exploring Ankara (and maybe even some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with flydubai on this route.
With a dependable 83.33% of services arriving as planned, flydubai has the best on-time performance for DXB to ESB flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between DXB and ESB include:
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
R 1,487 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,132. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from DXB to ESB, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DXB to ESB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're getting in on a late Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ESB:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo to explore Ankara and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Esenboga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to ESB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Ankara, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to tick off its leading sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are highlights.
