Travelling from Rome to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Ankara is two hours ahead of Rome. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to ESB.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to ESB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Esenboga International Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Esenboga International Airport. Check out these connections between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and ESB:
Stansted Airport (STN)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to ESB flight:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel close to ESB if you have a late flight from Rome to Esenboga International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Rome to Esenboga International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to central Ankara is about 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Esenboga International Airport is ج.م. 3,863. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 8,294. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Rome to ESB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Esenboga International Airport (ESB), while July is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Ankara based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Rome to ESB flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ankara to range from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Esenboga International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
After booking your flight from Rome to Esenboga International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ankara:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are top sights which should be on any good Ankara itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Ankara, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 257 kilometres south to Konya to check off its top sights. From Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque to Süleymaniye Cami and Ahmed-i Serif Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Kayseri, about 257 kilometres south-east of Ankara. Hunat Bath, Mescidi Aksa Mosque and Kayseri Yamaç Paraşütü are among its highlights.