Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara is one hour ahead of Helsinki and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to ESB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is ₹ 9,854. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 19,155. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to ESB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from HEL to ESB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on time.
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ankara and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Ankara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ankara. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to ESB in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are highlights.
