Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Ankara is one hour behind Abu Dhabi and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are six Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, pick the 16:10 Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:25 with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
Your AUH to ESB flight won't wait if you're running 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.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is your ticket to exploring Ankara (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AUH and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is Rs25,020. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs68,556. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from AUH to ESB by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Of all flights departing from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near AUH. Whether you have an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you have a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near ESB:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key highlights.