Travelling from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Rize.
Every week, there are 14 Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 08:20 AJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 21:50 with AJet.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RZV to ESB flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Ankara (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with AJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is AJet.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RZV and ESB include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
At the moment, Rs8,076 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs16,190. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from RZV to ESB by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV)
Rize-Artvin Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart RZV reach their destination on time.
To reach Rize-Artvin Airport from central Rize, it takes around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RZV:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Grab a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Ankara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ankara in March.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RZV to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar.

