Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
Ankara and Izmir are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 62 weekly Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with Pegasus is the earliest flight you can take. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ESB to ADB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Izmir (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Pegasus. This popular airline has direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
With a dependable 85.88% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for ESB to ADB flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. These are the top stopovers between ESB and ADB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
R 496 is currently the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 996. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from ESB to ADB by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ESB to ADB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights leaving from Esenboga International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Esenboga International Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ESB:
Arriving at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADB instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Essence or Goldcar to explore Izmir and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to central Izmir
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to central Izmir has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Izmir in April.
When reserving your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Izmir, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ESB to ADB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Izmir is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Izmir, a visit to Istanbul will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 257 kilometres north-east of Izmir. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are among its highlights.