Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Ankara.
Flights from ESB to FRA start at 05:20 — the earliest with SunExpress. The last departure is at 17:00 with SunExpress. Overall, you can take your pick of 18 weekly Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ESB to FRA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Frankfurt (and then other destinations in Germany) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Pegasus.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier that operates ESB to FRA flights. A reliable 84.31% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between ESB and FRA include:
Stuttgart Airport
Vienna International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
R 1,049 is currently the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,729. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ESB to FRA.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ESB to FRA.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of the departures from Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% touch down on time at their destination.
Esenboga International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel near FRA if you're on a late Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ESB to FRA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.