Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
3 hours 41 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport. Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Amsterdam and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport start at 11:40 — the first with SunExpress. The latest flight is the 20:15 option with SunExpress. In total, you can choose from 2 weekly services from AMS to ESB.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
SunExpress is your gateway to exploring Ankara (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Choose from the direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between AMS and ESB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from AMS to ESB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport is R 1,755. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,470. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from AMS to ESB by booking 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can be reached in approximately 23 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ESB if you're taking a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara is around 36 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 4 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Ankara in April.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Esenboga International Airport, consider the type 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. Look for cheap tickets from AMS to ESB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ankara right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from AMS to ESB:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are must-visits when exploring Ankara.
Complete your Ankara trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Esenboga International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Ankara.