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3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Ankara. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Ajet
• SunExpress
• Pegasus Airlines

Flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara usually depart from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and arrive at Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $309 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $326 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $11–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SunExpress and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 1% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Ankara are Kizilay Square, Ankara City Centre and METU Science and Technology Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Ankara on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara:

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 12:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $321. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara takes 3h 19m, covering 1,365 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $213 to $887. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $149.

SunExpress is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara flights are:

• SunExpress: 77% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 72% on time
• Pegasus Airlines: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 67% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 58m, compared with 6h 14m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 6h 40m via Istanbul (IST).

Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt am Main Airport (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• Nissa Car Rental
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Ankara range from $228 to $428, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.