Flying from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 30 minutes behind Tehran.
The busiest route is from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB), with 10 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IKA to ESB is the 03:30 Pegasus Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 15:10 with Sepehran Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tehran to ESB, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Go straight to your destination from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Direct flights from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) can be booked from here.
At IKA, you'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport, including:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Tehran to ESB leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
The distance from central Tehran to IKA is approximately 56 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are near Imam Khomeini International Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the centre of Ankara takes about 36 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
C$79 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport. Return flights start from C$332. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Tehran to ESB, reserve your journey 2 months ahead of your planned departure.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Tehran to ESB.
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The best time to fly from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Ankara, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Tehran to ESB, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Esenboga International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are attractions you won't want to skip in Ankara.
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