Travelling from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Madinah.
Give yourself enough time to make your MED to ESB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. When you're ready to start your Ankara adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Türkiye (Turkey):
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Pegasus on this route.
Turkish Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MED to ESB flights. An impressive 90.91% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MED and ESB include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is ج.م. 7,027. A round-trip fare is currently ج.م. 16,535. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MED to ESB, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down 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 MED to ESB.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
Of all flights departing from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 77.98% land on schedule at their destination.
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Madinah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MED:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're landing on a late Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ESB:
Pick up an Esenboga International Airport rental car and explore Ankara and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Ankara. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The quietest month for a flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Ankara based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MED to ESB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometres west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are highlights.
