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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Ankara:

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 12:50
• Latest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 20:35.

The flight takes about 4h.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Ankara:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Ankara takes 4h, covering 1,757 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London to Ankara range from £155 to £367, with an average of £243 over the past 12 months. Anything below £155 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 8% below the route average of £243. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £159 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with £221 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Ankara flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Ankara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £83, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• Nissa Car Rental
• Windycar

Flights from London to Ankara may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

One-stop flights from London to Ankara most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Milas–Bodrum (BJV) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from London to Ankara. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £191 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £304, a difference of £113.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Ankara. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 11m, compared to 7h 26m via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and 7h 41m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW).

Ankara is 2 hours ahead of London (Turkey Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ankara are Kugulu Park and Kizilay Square. These are among the most viewed places in Ankara on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Ankara flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Travelex Ankara has an office on the Arrivals Level at the International Terminal, Ankara Esenboga Airport, for all your currency exchange and money transfer requirements. Additionally, there is a Finansbank ATM in the Arrivals Hall of the International Terminal for speedy cash withdrawals.

No, there are no accommodations on-site at Ankara Esenboga Airport, and there aren’t many close to it either. ibis Ankara Airport hotel is an option not far off, while CPAnkara Hotel and Altinel Ankara Hotel & Convention Center are two hotels nearer to the city centre that offer airport shuttle service at a surcharge.

Yes. Ankara Esenboga Airport’s International Terminal has a car hire centre where foreign and domestic providers, such as Thrifty Rent a Car, Garenta, and Payless, are on hand to take care of your auto needs. The centre is located near the Baggage Reclaim Area, Arrivals Level of the International Terminal.

Ankara Esenboga Airport lies about 17 miles north of the Turkish capital in Ankara province. From here, towns/districts such as Cubuk (20 miles north), Kalecik (31 miles east), and Kumpinar (37 miles west) are within easy reach.

You can reserve a meet-and-greet service at ESB that will assist you with fast-track passport control, customs and baggage reclaim. This service includes a porter who will carry your bags to your onward transport. A porter service is also available to carry your bags to your mode of transportation.

If you're thinking about carbon emissions, we suggest flights from London Luton (LTN) through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW); these flights operated by Pegasus Airlines and Ryanair could cut emissions by as much as 19%. Otherwise flights from London Stansted (STN) could cut carbon emissions by around 17%.

If you need to park at London Stansted, the mid-stay and long-stay car parks are more reasonably priced. If you're away for 7 days, mid-stay parking will cost you around £6.00 more, in total, than long-stay parking. However, the mid-stay has a 7-minute bus transfer to the terminal as opposed to a 15-minute transfer from long-stay parking.

This will depend on your location in the UK. Heathrow (LHR) is to the west of the capital while Luton and Stansted are to the north. If you are staying in the south then Gatwick (LGW) is a good option and London City (LCY) is convenient for those staying in the centre.