Flying from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) taking off from here.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Bucharest. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bucharest to ESB, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bucharest to ESB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo to explore Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport flight.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara is about 23 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Rs19,142 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs42,123. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bucharest to ESB. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). July is when most people travel to Ankara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Bucharest to ESB flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC.
More about Ankara
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ankara right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Bucharest to Esenboga International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Ankara when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at The Roman Theatre followed by Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south of Ankara, a trip to Konya will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque.
Kayseri is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. No trip is complete without seeing Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü.