Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens one hour behind Ankara.
Leave plenty of time to make your ESB to ATH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ESB and ATH:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 1,426 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,948. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ESB to ATH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ESB to ATH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of the departures from Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're on a late Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ESB to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.