Flying from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Ankara Esenboga Airport is located in Ankara. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is three hours ahead of Belfast.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to ESB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to ESB. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Belfast International Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Break up your flight from Belfast to Esenboga International Airport with a stop at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). A major stopover between George Best Belfast City Airport and ESB, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can reach BHD from central Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Belfast to ESB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
68.3% of flights taking off from George Best Belfast City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel near ESB if you're catching a late flight from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Check in to one of these options and end the night sooner:
Pick up a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Ankara Esenboga Airport to the centre of Ankara is around 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
₹ 13,589 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 66,022. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to ESB, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Belfast to ESB.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Ankara. October is when most people book flights from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Belfast to ESB plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Ankara Esenboga Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are major attractions which should feature on any good Ankara itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Konya is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Ankara. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Mevlana Whirling Dervishes.
Around 257 kilometres southeast of Ankara, Kayseri is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Mount Erciyes, Hunat Bath and Mescidi Aksa Mosque.
