Flying from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
The timezone in Ankara is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Beirut.
Flights from BEY to ESB start from 02:00 — the first with AJet. The latest departure is at 03:15 with AJet. In total, you can choose from six weekly Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your BEY to ESB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet is your gateway to exploring Ankara (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is AJet.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between BEY and ESB include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut Airport (BEY) to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight is ج.م. 5,366. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 12,810. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BEY to ESB, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BEY to ESB.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport.
Handy information about Beirut Airport (BEY)
Beirut Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BEY land on schedule 85% of the time.
Beirut Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Beirut. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to BEY:
Arriving at Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel near ESB if you're on a late Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Ankara Esenboga Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and find adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Ankara in March.
Before locking in your flight from Beirut Airport to Ankara Esenboga Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BEY to ESB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, about 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Old Bursa Historic Houses, Archeological Museum and Bursa Grand Bazaar are key reasons to visit.
