Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Ankara and Bodrum follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 23 weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with AJet is the earliest flight you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
To ensure you catch your ESB to BJV flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Bodrum (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with AJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AJet.
Pegasus Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for ESB to BJV flights, with 92.0% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ESB and BJV include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Of the departures from Ankara Esenboga Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Ankara to Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)
Once your Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Güllük Yalı Boutique Otel is a great option within easy reach of BJV.
Pick up a Milas–Bodrum Airport rental car and explore Bodrum and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, Ziraat Filo and Avec car rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Milas–Bodrum Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to central Bodrum
Milas–Bodrum Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Bodrum. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Bodrum in January.
The warmest month in Bodrum is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Milas–Bodrum Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to BJV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bodrum. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Izmir is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 153 kilometres north of Bodrum. No journey is complete without dropping by Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.


