Traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport is 3 hours 18 minutes. Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, making Ankara 2 hours ahead of Cologne.
There are 7 flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport every week. Catch the 02:00 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the last flight from CGN to ESB is at 23:40.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
SunExpress has direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to see the sights in Ankara — plus maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and ESB:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CGN to ESB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
C$78 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport. A return flight starts from C$168. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap flight tickets from CGN to ESB by booking 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Traveling from central Cologne to Cologne Bonn Airport takes around 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 36 minutes to get to the center driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 4 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CGN to ESB around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ankara right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from CGN to ESB:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are attractions you won't want to skip in Ankara.
Complete your Ankara trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Esenboga International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Ankara.
