Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt two hours behind Ankara.
Choose from ten weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with SunExpress is the earliest flight you can take. SunExpress operates the latest service of the day at 17:00.
Your ESB to FRA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Frankfurt (and then other corners of Germany) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is AJet.
SunExpress ranks as the leading on-time carrier for ESB to FRA flights, with 91.18% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. These are the top stopovers between ESB and FRA:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
R 1,305 is the best price for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,026. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from ESB to FRA, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ESB to FRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
78% of flights taking off from Ankara Esenboga Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Ankara to Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near ESB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Grab a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport to the centre of Frankfurt has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is March, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ESB to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall and Parliament Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are the start of reasons to visit.
