Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Ankara from £428

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Ankara from £428

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Ankara

1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£428
Search
1 stop
Wed, Aug 5
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£428
Search
1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£428
Search
1 stop
Sun, Aug 2
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£454
Search
1 stop
Tue, Aug 4
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£494
Search
1 stop
Thu, Aug 6
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£494
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£633
Search
2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£633
Search
2 stops
Mon, Aug 3 – Mon, Aug 10
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£670
Search
2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£670
Search
2 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£688
Search
2 stops
Tue, Aug 4 – Sat, Aug 8
Johannesburg JNBAnkara ESB
£725
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Ankara cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£428

Cheapest round-trip

£633

Average round-trip

£1,183

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Esenboğa International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Ankara

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes

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 Jul
31°C14°C
19 Jul
34°C19°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C16°C
20 Jul
34°C18°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
28°C14°C
21 Jul
33°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
29°C12°C
22 Jul
36%
32°C17°C
Thursday
16 Jul
31°C16°C
23 Jul
28°C14°C
Friday
17 Jul
33°C17°C
24 Jul
28°C11°C
Saturday
18 Jul
34°C18°C
25 Jul
29°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Ankara. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and Fly Safair. Johannesburg and Ankara have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Ankara?
The main airport in Ankara is Esenboğa International. It is also served by Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Kastamonu, Anadolu, Amasya Merzifon, Caycuma.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Ankara?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Ankara with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Fly Safair.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Ankara?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Ankara?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Ankara?
There are a number of airports in and around Ankara. The main one is Esenboğa International and other nearby airports include Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Kastamonu, Anadolu, Amasya Merzifon, Caycuma.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Ankara depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Ankara arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Ankara depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Ankara arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Johannesburg

Flights to Ankara

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Ankara

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Johannesburg

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Johannesburg

Airports near Ankara

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Johannesburg to Ankara

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights