Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to ESB start at 00:10 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last departure is at 23:50 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 174 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your SAW to ESB flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Ankara (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to ESB flights. An exceptional 81.04% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAW and ESB:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Antalya Airport
Ercan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
₹ 1,760 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 3,512. These prices can change based on demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to ESB.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SAW to ESB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ankara. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SAW to ESB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Ankara, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres west to Istanbul to check off its top attractions. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Bursa is another standout destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No trip is complete without visiting Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.
