Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to ESB start at 09:10 — the earliest with SunExpress. The last departure is at 20:40 with SunExpress. Overall, there are 18 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your FRA to ESB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to Ankara, Türkiye (Turkey). Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier that offers FRA to ESB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between FRA and ESB:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Right now, Rs22,875 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs39,487. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to ESB by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel close to ESB if you have a late Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ankara. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to ESB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are highlights.