Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Riyadh and Ankara are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To ensure you catch your RUH to ESB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
R 1,496 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,965. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to ESB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RUH to ESB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Ankara in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you want to explore Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ESB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.