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How much do flights to Ankara cost?

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Ankara airport to the city center

Fastest options: Belko Air shuttle bus and taxi. Best value: Havaş coach and EGO public bus.

Ankara is served by Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), located 28 km northeast of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including shuttle buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-55 min

₺130-₺150 (approximately $4–5 USD)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Kızılay

35-50 min

₺120-₺140 (approximately $3.50–4 USD)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to AŞTİ bus terminal

45-70 min

₺25-₺35 (approximately $0.75–1 USD; AnkaraKart required)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

cheapest option

30-50 min

₺800-₺1,200 (approximately $23–35 USD; metered fare)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

₺750-₺1,100 (approximately $22–32 USD; varies with demand)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-45 min

₺1,200-₺2,000 (approximately $35–58 USD; pre-booked fixed rate)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-50 min

₺1,500-₺3,500 (approximately $44–100 USD per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • AnkaraKart is required for EGO public buses and can be purchased at the airport or metro stations.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ensure the meter is running at the start of your journey.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ankara

Depart from
Athens International
Arrive to
Esenboğa International
Average flights per week
365
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Athens to Ankara

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
AegeanAEEA3No
PegasusPGTPCNo
SKY expressSEHGQNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ankara

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March11°C1°C
April17°C5°C
May22°C10°C
June26°C14°C
July31°C17°C
August31°C17°C
September26°C14°C
October19°C8°C
November13°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
31°C
August
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
293
days per year
Snow days
10
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
91%
10°C1°C
19 Apr
87%
9°C6°C
Monday
13 Apr
11°C-1°C
20 Apr
13°C2°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
17°C3°C
21 Apr
89%
15°C6°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
20°C9°C
22 Apr
16°C4°C
Thursday
16 Apr
22°C10°C
23 Apr
66%
17°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
21°C12°C
24 Apr
88%
14°C9°C
Saturday
18 Apr
86%
18°C9°C
25 Apr
82%
14°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Pegasus, SKY express, and Ryanair. Athens and Ankara have 365 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Larnaca, Tirana, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Bristol, Barcelona, Glasgow, Istanbul, Bucharest, Santorini, Heraklion, Newcastle upon Tyne, Crete, Aberdeen, Milan, Paris, Thessaloniki.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ankara?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ankara and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Istanbul, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Baku, Antalya, Düsseldorf, Warsaw, İzmir, Vienna, Berlin, Northern Cyprus, Dubai, Brussels, Munich, Kraków.
Which airports are there in Athens?
Athens is mainly served by Athens International. But there are other airports nearby, including Athen Helenikon Airport.
What airports are near Athens?
The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos.
What airports are near Ankara?
The main airport in Ankara is Esenboğa International. It is also served by Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Anadolu, Amasya Merzifon, Caycuma, Kastamonu.
Which airlines fly between Athens and Ankara?
Currently, you can fly between Athens and Ankara with Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Pegasus, SKY express, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Athens and Ankara?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Athens and Ankara, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Athens and Ankara?
Traveling between Athens and Ankara, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Athens?
There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Milos Island National, Kalamata International, Araxos
How many airports are there near Ankara?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Athens and Ankara depart?
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