Travelling from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the main airports in Glasgow.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Glasgow. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to ESB, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Glasgow to ESB departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Glasgow International Airport:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, 70.07% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Glasgow to ESB flight? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
76.7% of flights taking off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
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 Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ESB instead:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport flight.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Ankara. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, RM464 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM989. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Glasgow to ESB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). Visit Ankara in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Glasgow to ESB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Ankara
Start your Ankara trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Esenboga International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Ankara itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Ankara, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 257 kilometres south to Konya to check off its top attractions. From Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque to Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Kayseri, about 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü are key highlights.