Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Ankara is three hours behind Almaty and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your ALA to ESB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Ankara (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Check out the direct flights from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport offered by this carrier.
Pegasus is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for ALA to ESB flights is Turkish Airlines.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and ESB:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
ر.ق. 342 is the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 809. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book three months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ALA to ESB.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ALA:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel near ESB if you're taking a late Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and explore beyond Ankara's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Ankara in April.
Lock in your flight from Almaty Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to ESB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Bursa is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No journey is complete without a visit to Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.
