Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Paris: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 2 hours behind Ankara.
The most popular route is from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). You can select from 4 services every week between these two airports. AJet offers a 12:10 departure between ESB and CDG.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from ESB to Paris. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You can book a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris. Start your journey at ESB and touch down at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Book your seat with AJet. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Paris.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ESB to Paris. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you'll need an embassy visa to visit France. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Paris for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Ankara, ESB can be reached in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to ESB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Paris
$90 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Paris. Return flights start from $239. These prices may change based on availability.
Lock in cheap tickets from ESB to Paris by booking at least 8 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Paris is April. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 27 kilometres from central Paris. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 57 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to ORY. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from ESB to Paris at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, head to Paris in February when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from ESB to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Paris, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
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