Travelling from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Ankara is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Glasgow to ESB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Glasgow to ESB departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
The distance from central Glasgow to GLA is around 14 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Glasgow International Airport:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and ESB:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It takes 38 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 53 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Glasgow to ESB? Relax in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel near ESB if you're taking a late flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara is around 36 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
For a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport, C$152 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$297. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Glasgow to ESB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can quickly pick a flight your budget will love.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Ankara in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Glasgow to ESB in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Ankara itinerary.
Complete your Ankara trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Ankara. Check out the deals and instantly compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.
