Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Ankara is two hours ahead of Hamburg and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your HAM to ESB flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Ankara (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Pegasus. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Pegasus on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating HAM to ESB flights is SunExpress. Its services arrive as scheduled 75.0% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HAM and ESB:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is ر.ق. 213. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 375. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from HAM to ESB, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from HAM to ESB.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
75.01% of flights that leave from Hamburg Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HAM:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Consider booking a hotel near ESB if you have a late Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Ankara based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Hamburg Airport to Esenboga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from HAM to ESB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. Around 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.

