Traveling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
To see if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from YYC to ESB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
C$896 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,240. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap flight tickets from YYC to ESB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 16 kilometres from the center of Calgary, Calgary International Airport can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
Got an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYC:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're on a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels 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.
It typically takes 1 hour and 4 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ankara in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from YYC to ESB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Ankara
Once you've locked in your flights from YYC to ESB, you'll need to find a hotel in Ankara. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are among the things you can't miss in Ankara.
Complete your Ankara trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Esenboga International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Ankara.
