Travelling from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Dalaman and Ankara share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with AJet is the earliest you can take. AJet operates the latest service of the day at 13:40.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DLM to ESB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak periods, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
AJet is your gateway to discovering Ankara (and perhaps some other great parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport offered by this popular carrier.
AJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLM and ESB:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight is P2,397. A round-trip ticket is currently P5,243. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from DLM to ESB, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dalaman Airport, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dalaman to Dalaman Airport is around 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DLM? If you're boarding an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
If you're getting in on a late Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ESB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and discover more of Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometers from the centre of Ankara. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ankara. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Dalaman Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport for August if you want to visit Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DLM to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. Around 354 kilometers west of Ankara, a visit to Istanbul will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometers west of Ankara. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are highlights.
