Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Ankara.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ESB to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Athens International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ESB and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Of all flights leaving Ankara Esenboga Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ankara Esenboga Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab a Athens 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Athens International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to ATH in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.