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Among airlines operating Stuttgart 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.

3 airlines operate flights between Stuttgart and Ankara. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SunExpress
• Ajet
• Pegasus Airlines

Flights from Stuttgart to Ankara usually depart from Stuttgart Echterdingen (STR) and 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
• SunExpress: 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Stuttgart to Ankara.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £213 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £233 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £6–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SunExpress and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP) – 1% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Stuttgart to Ankara route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £221 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £259, a difference of £38. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Stuttgart to Ankara route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 10:58
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 23:48.

The flight takes about 3h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £234. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Stuttgart to Ankara takes 3h 08m, covering 1,306 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 £161 to £760. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Stuttgart to Ankara are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £137, which is 30% above the typical average for this route.

SunExpress is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Turkish Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Stuttgart to Ankara flights are:

• SunExpress: 88% on time
• Turkish Airlines: 84% on time
• Ajet: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 10m, compared to 6h 23m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) and 6h 59m via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Stuttgart (Turkey Time vs Central European 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 £12 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• Nissa Car Rental
• Alamo

Return flights from Stuttgart to Ankara range from £165 to £311, with an average of £234 over the past 12 months. Anything below £165 counts as a good deal.