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Recent round-trip flight deals to Ankara

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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3:55 pm - 12:35 amSEA  Seattle/Tacoma Intl-ESB Ankara Esenboga
22h 40m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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4:55 pm - 1:45 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl
30h 50m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen
$826Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:20 pm - 4:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ESB Ankara Esenboga
14h 55m1 stop London Gatwick
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8:40 am - 7:05 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Helsinki-Vantaa
$856Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 16
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6:20 pm - 1:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ESB Ankara Esenboga
23h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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8:00 am - 10:25 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Dublin
$867Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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11:00 pm - 12:35 amEWR  Newark-ESB Ankara Esenboga
18h 35m2 stops Paris Orly Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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7:25 pm - 4:10 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-EWR Newark
28h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Duesseldorf Intl Dublin
$867Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 20
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8:00 pm - 7:10 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-ESB Ankara Esenboga
15h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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11:10 pm - 6:05 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-BOS Boston Logan Intl
26h 55m1 stop Istanbul
$948Turkish Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20
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12:25 am - 11:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-ESB Ankara Esenboga
15h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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9:35 pm - 10:55 amESB  Ankara Esenboga-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 20m1 stop Istanbul
$955Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Nov 26
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12:25 am - 1:05 amEWR  Newark-ESB Ankara Esenboga
17h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:55 am - 10:30 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-EWR Newark
18h 35m1 stop Istanbul
$955Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:55 pm - 4:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ESB Ankara Esenboga
34h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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8:40 am - 3:15 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,102Lufthansa
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 16
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6:55 pm - 4:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ESB Ankara Esenboga
34h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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8:40 am - 3:15 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,102Lufthansa
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 16
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2:21 pm - 3:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles-ESB Ankara Esenboga
37h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
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8:40 am - 3:15 pmESB  Ankara Esenboga-LAX Los Angeles
17h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,108Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Ankara flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Ankara with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Ankara?

Seattle to Ankara is the cheapest route at $826 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Ankara is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $856.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Ankara?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Ankara at $1,189 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,388.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ankara?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Ankara with an average price of $833 round-trip.
  • May ($1,611) and June ($1,547) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ankara?

Night flights to Ankara are the cheapest at $1,210 round-trip on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $1,299.

When are flights to Ankara the cheapest?

Flights to Ankara are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Ankara

 
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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for flights to Ankara

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$352
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
Flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Ankara

When to book flights to Ankara

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Your questions about flights to Ankara, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Does the airport provide money exchange services to travelers?

    Ankara Esenboga airport offers foreign exchange services which are provided by the bank and exchanges office. For enhanced service delivery, the airport has two exchange offices located at the terminal building. There are also 7 ATMs to aid the passengers who may need to carry out transactions.

  • Are there any lounges in the Ankara Esenboga Airport?

    The airport offers lounges both at the domestic and international terminals. The primeclass lounge, located at the domestic lounge, provides services such as beverages, snacks, magazines and newspapers, internet access and a business corner. The comfort lounge, located at the international terminal, offers internet access, a self-service buffet and snacks, fax, and shower, among other services.

  • Does the airport cater to disabled and special needs passengers?

    Yes, the airport considers the needs of disabled passengers by creating obstacle-free pathways for ease of access. It also offers 47 lavatories for the passengers effectively distributed across different buildings within the airport. It also provides ramps in designated places to aid in movement. The airport also spares 12 special parking spaces for the passengers, which are also offered free of charge.

  • Are there any car rental agencies at the Ankara Airport?

    Yes, there are several companies that offer car rental services within the airport. At the International Arrivals area, Thrifty, Payless and other operators have desks to serve their clients while Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Europcar have their spaces at the domestic section. The numerous rental agencies ensure you pick the best agency of your preference.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Ankara?

    Delta operates the most flights from the United States to Ankara at 0 per week, while Turkish Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Ankara. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Ankara?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Ankara are from:
    • New York, from $856 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Ankara is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Ankara is around $969 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Ankara?

    Last-minute fares to Ankara – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the average round-trip fare of $1,228. Booking late can sometimes save money, but inventory is limited.

Your guide to booking Ankara flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Ankara, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Ankara, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $969 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Ankara around November. Round-trip fares historically average $833 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $89 per round-trip. Evening flights to Ankara average $1,210 compared to $1,299 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Ankara, a few great places to start are Kizilay Square, Ankara City Centre and METU Science and Technology Museum. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • The Ankara Airport (ESB) is the international airport that serves the capital of Turkey, Ankara. Located on the northeastern side of the city, the airport is around 17.39 miles away from Ankara's city center. The other airports around the city include Nevsehir, located around 119.36 miles and Konya, around 134.6 miles from Ankara city. The airport has two terminals: the domestic and international terminals.
  • To get to Ankara from the Ankara Esenboga Airport, a shuttle bus service operates between the airport and the ASTI bus terminal. To get these buses, you will need to go to platforms 129 and 130. These buses take around 50min to get to the bus terminal. You can also use the public bus line 442, operating between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm, with its bus stop just in front of the travelers' exit doors. The private transfer line is also available for those individuals who would prefer this option.
  • Business travelers looking to hold meetings before or after their flight will be catered for by the airport’s conference and meeting facilities. The airport has two meeting halls, including Hitite and Cappadocia meeting halls and the conference hall, which has a sitting capacity of 150 persons.
  • The airport offers medical assistance to its passengers who may have emergencies or health-related matters. The team offers its services 24 hours a day and consists of a doctor and other health personnel with ambulances at their disposal. The airport also houses the Portclinic, which offers vaccination and medicament prophylaxis services, flight reports, and policlinic services, among other services.
  • For passengers who may want to engage in prayers at the airport, they have access to 12 prayer rooms that are always open. These rooms are distributed across the domestic and international terminals, the VIP and the CIP building.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Ankara

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Ankara? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4478 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.3Boarding
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
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I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

6.0 GoodRana, Aug 2026
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I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

There were not enough extra leg room options to purchase. Also the seat Infront of mine was broken and the gentleman literally laid back into my lap for the whole trip. This was the most uncomfortable trip I have ever been on

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

First time flying JetBlue and my perception changed. Love it.

Poor, had a 5+ hours delay. Kept sitting in the aircraft with three kids. It was terrible

The plane was filthy and worn - the seat pockets were stuffed with tattered food and torn pamphlets. The cleaning crew that came on as we were deboarding were grabbing handfulls of trash and perfunctorily wiping down tables with dishrags. It's been a while since I flew Jetblue and it used to be a great experience. After this flight I will avoid flying Jetblue again if there is any alternative.

I have flown Jet Blue many times between JFK and SFO. I appreciate how clean the planes are, the ability to select my onboard entertainment and the flight crews have always been amazing! Unfortunately, my trip from SFO to JFK on August 23 was unusual. I arrived early at SFO for the 12:00 noon scheduled boarding. The flight was supposed to take off at 12:45pm but after sitting for a while, the plane had to return to the gate to have a generator inspected. After deplaning and then reboarding, we eventually took off around 3:30 pm. It was explained to the passengers that because the plane was using a backup generator, additional fuel was needed and the flight would take longer than originally scheduled. We were originally supposed to arrive at JFK at 9:32 pm but instead, arrived at midnight. Unfortunately, I was exhausted for the funeral I attended the next morning. As a passenger, I have always expected that the plane will be in good mechanical order and that all parts will function as expected. I'm not entirely certain that if I fly Jet Blue in the future, that I will have the same level of confidence that I had become accustomed to. Thanks for the opportunity to provide this feedback. Kathy Nigro

The series of delays were very unfortunately - first the captain timed out, then the new captain didn't show up when we were told he would, then the first officer timed out. Those delays were compounded by after boarding, weather came in - obviously that's out of JB's control but it was frustrating after all of the other delays that seemed avoidable.

3 hours late JetBlue flight made me miss my connecting flight to Nairobi Kenya, they did not even offer me hotel accommodation, I paid out of my pocket, they did not know where my luggage was, let say my experience with JetBlue was nightmare.

JFK is the worst airport and JetBlue is the worst airline

Crew at first tried to SELL snack boxes (for an hour-long flight?!?), and it was the only leg of four on which I was charged for a hard seltzer. 😕 Spent extra to select seats in Row 8 for quicker disembarking only to be seated in Row 25. Someone owes me $38 for that!

My screen didn’t work, my seat didn’t recline, the flight attendant was rude and completely dismissive, the airplane was freezing, the seats are way old, slanted and uncomfortable. I payed for a full ticket and got a horrific experience, with a flight attendant who dismissed me even though I was calm respectful and polite.

Very poor help no one answering a question regarding seating. Very rude staff. They don’t care, as if it’s not part of their job. Flight was delayed for no good reason and no apologies given.

Not great!!! Seats in Business class were horrible; no cushion!!!

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

Gate was difficult to know. Flight number from Lufthansa directed to a different flight number by SunXpress, which was different from my actual flight per the airport. Multiple people (at least 3 others) were lost with me at the airport in Munich (I didn't know them) trying to get to a different terminal. Too many confusing signs, and no one could help. When I found some Staff members (surprisingly difficult) told me "you have to figure it out." Yeah, that's why I'm asking and walking around in circles. Thought I would miss my flight, turns out I had plenty of time, but I couldn't figure it out for the first hour. 90% airport's fault, not SunExpress.

Getting boarding pass for international connected flight was a hassle. Huge libe to get boarding pass after two connected international flight is excessive to put someone on stress. They should provide online checking for all flights

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

That was no easy way to get on board in the plane was very hot and I couldn’t talk to the crewmember there super rude and they couldn’t fix the AC. They felt very uncomfortable for 3 1/2 hours flight. I would not use airline next time. Thank you.

Unable to get Lufthanza code to obtain a boarding pass for my flight. Had to exit and re-register to get on the flight. Extremely frustrating.

My flight was delayed for more than an hour due to planning amd scheduling issues all of which were Lufthansa's responsibility. They failed dismally at doing what was agreed upon and their reparations were inadequate and completely useless to us. The flight crew were lovely however the ground crew working out of their customer service were the modt rude and obnoxious people i have ever had the misfortune of meeting.

My luggage is missing. No one can give me information on its whereabouts. I am frustrated. All my personal belongings and daily medications and other electronics are in that luggage which I need urgently.

My bags were lost in Frankfurt and no one could help me. I filled out a report at the airport, but the office there said they were too busy to give me a reference number. They said they would send me an email but NEVER did! I tried contacting SunExpress, but it is just an automated system. I tried contacting the airport in Izmir, but they were no help either. United would not help me because they said it is the responsibility of their "partner airline", although I entrusted my luggage to United at DFW to take care of my personal property and it was United who had it last in Frankfurt. I got the run around from everyone.

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