Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is ten hours behind Ankara and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Your ESB to SFO flight 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 when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ESB and SFO include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Currently, $1,202 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,463. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ESB to SFO, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from ESB to SFO.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Of all flights leaving Esenboga International Airport, 78.41% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you have a late Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Esenboga International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another essential stop in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.