Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, making Ankara two hours ahead of Barcelona.
Your BCN to ESB flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BCN and ESB include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
$191 is the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Return flights start from $395. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BCN to ESB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, 79.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Ankara. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
When reserving your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to ESB in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Around 322 kilometres west of Ankara, Bursa is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.