Cheap flights from Riyadh to Ankara from £162

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Thu, May 28
Riyadh RUHAnkara ESB
£162
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Sat, May 30
Riyadh RUHAnkara ESB
£165
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Sat, May 30
Riyadh RUHAnkara ESB
£165
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Fri, May 29
Riyadh RUHAnkara ESB
£172
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Fri, May 29
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£172
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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£342
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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£366
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
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£372
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£385
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Sat, May 30 – Wed, Jun 3
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How much do flights to Ankara cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£162

Cheapest round-trip

£342

Average round-trip

£369

Includes rare itinerary

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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

approximately $4–5 USD

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Kızılay

35-50 min

approximately $3.50–4 USD

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to AŞTİ bus terminal

45-70 min

approximately $0.75–1 USD; AnkaraKart required

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

cheapest option

30-50 min

approximately $23–35 USD; metered fare

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-50 min

approximately $22–32 USD; varies with demand

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-45 min

approximately $35–58 USD; pre-booked fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-50 min

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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Esenboğa International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Ankara

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
flynasKNEXYYes
FlyadealFADF3Yes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes

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
17 May
92%
19°C8°C
24 May
84%
15°C11°C
Monday
18 May
87%
15°C7°C
25 May
83%
20°C10°C
Tuesday
19 May
20°C5°C
26 May
81%
21°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
87%
19°C10°C
27 May
82%
23°C12°C
Thursday
21 May
89%
18°C7°C
28 May
88%
22°C11°C
Friday
22 May
81%
19°C7°C
29 May
88%
23°C10°C
Saturday
23 May
89%
19°C10°C
30 May
89%
22°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, flynas, Flyadeal, and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Riyadh and Ankara have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Ankara?
The main airport in Ankara is Esenboğa International. It is also served by Nevşehir Kapadokya, Konya, Caycuma, Anadolu, Kastamonu, Amasya Merzifon.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Ankara?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Ankara with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, flynas, Flyadeal, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Ankara?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Ankara?
Traveling between Riyadh 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, Caycuma, Anadolu, Kastamonu, Amasya Merzifon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh 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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Ankara arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Ankara depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Ankara arrive?

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