Flying from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Erbil and Ankara follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
There are five Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights every week to choose from.
To ensure you catch your EBL to ESB flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Iraqi Airways offers direct flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Iraqi Airways on this route.
With a reliable 83.78% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus has the best on-time performance for EBL to ESB flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EBL and ESB:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is R 1,522. A return plane ticket right now is R 3,677. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from EBL to ESB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
80.68% of flights departing from Erbil International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of EBL.
Central Erbil to Erbil International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EBL:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Reserve a hotel close to ESB if you're on a late Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and chase adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ankara. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Erbil International Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EBL to ESB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among the biggest draws.