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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.

Among airlines operating London to Ankara flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

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).

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

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £142 return via Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB), compared with £209 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Milas–Bodrum (BJV) – 1% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London to Ankara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 38%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £187 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £298 – a £111 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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%.

Kizilay Square is one of the most viewed places in Ankara on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:50 and lands at 12:49
• Latest: departs at 16:35 and lands at 20:34.

The flight takes about 3h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% below the route average of £230. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from London to Ankara takes 3h 59m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £177 to £1,470. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London to Ankara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £90, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Izmir Adnan Menderes Arpt (ADB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 7h 10m via Istanbul (IST) and 7h 26m via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

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

Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· CIRCULAR
· Avec Car Rental
· ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
· Nissa Car Rental
· Alamo

Return flights from London to Ankara range from £146 to £350, with an average of £230 over the past 12 months. Anything below £146 counts as a good deal.