Travelling from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) jetting off from here.
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Ottawa.
Your flight from Ottawa to ESB won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport? Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are near Ottawa Gatineau Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you're jetting out early.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can reach YOW from the centre of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Ottawa to ESB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance of 58.21%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ESB:
Go where the road takes you with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and see more of Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport flight.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Ankara. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, Rs159,448 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs255,612. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to ESB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). July is the most popular month to visit Ankara. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Lock in an Ottawa to ESB flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ankara to range from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa 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
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Esenboga International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ankara:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Ankara when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to The Roman Theatre followed by Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Ankara, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 257 kilometres south to Konya to check off its popular sights. From Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque to Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Kayseri, about 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü are highlights.
