Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Ankara and Antalya follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 54 weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with AJet is the earliest flight you can take. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Your ESB to AYT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Antalya (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for ESB to AYT flights, with 87.7% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ESB and AYT:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Antalya Airport (AYT)
Currently, $44 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $87. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ESB to AYT by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
78% of flights leaving from Ankara Esenboga Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Ankara to Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ESB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
Book a hotel near AYT if you're taking a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Antalya Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and explore beyond Antalya's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Antalya Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Antalya in February.
Lock in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Antalya Airport for July if you want to explore Antalya during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ESB to AYT around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Antalya. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya. No journey is complete without dropping by The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.