Travelling from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Ankara is 6 hours behind Tokyo. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Tokyo to ESB. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from Tokyo to ESB that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between HND and ESB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these stops between Narita International Airport and ESB:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Driving from central Tokyo to NRT usually takes 58 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to ESB:
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara is around 36 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
For a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport, R 6,992 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from R 17,591. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary based on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Tokyo to ESB. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy more options for departure times and dates.
Finding cheap tickets from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when fares go down. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Tokyo to ESB.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Ankara, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Tokyo to ESB for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ankara to range from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ankara right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Ankara itinerary.
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