Travelling from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Tokyo is home to two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is six hours behind Tokyo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to ESB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to ESB departing from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Narita International Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The drive from central Tokyo to NRT typically takes 1 hour, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 64 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Tokyo to ESB flight? Unwind in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70.53%.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Reserve a hotel close to ESB if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport flight.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara is about 23 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
ر.ق. 1,342 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport. Return flights start at ر.ق. 3,475. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tokyo to ESB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Tokyo to ESB.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Ankara. July is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport (ESB), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Before locking in your Tokyo to ESB flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ankara right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Esenboga International Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Ankara when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for The Roman Theatre followed by Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. About 257 kilometres south of Ankara, a trip to Konya will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Kayseri, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü are key reasons to visit.
