Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is nine hours ahead of Calgary.
To ensure you get on your YYC to ESB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
RM4,052 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM5,073. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YYC 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 Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYC to ESB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, 65.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YYC:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're getting in on a late Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ESB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ankara and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
When booking your flight from Calgary International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YYC to ESB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Ankara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Ankara, a trip to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Bursa is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres west of Ankara. No trip is complete without seeing Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge.