Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Flying during a peak time such as June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between HEL and ESB include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey). Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before organizing your cheap ticket from HEL to ESB, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport is C$122. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$328. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from HEL to ESB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from HEL to ESB every day.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the center of Helsinki, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport can be reached in about 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 44 minutes.
After a handy hotel near HEL? If you're on an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're on a late flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ESB:
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 reach the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 4 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Ankara. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Esenboga International Airport for August if you want to explore Ankara during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from HEL to ESB in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Ankara
After locking in your flights from HEL to ESB, you'll need to find a hotel in Ankara. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Ankara itinerary.
Complete your Ankara trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Esenboga International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Ankara.