Flying from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport (ESB). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Ankara is 10 hours ahead of Seattle. Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from Seattle to ESB won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Seattle to ESB departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is approximately 23 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Break up your flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and ESB are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take 11 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 23 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Seattle to ESB? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ESB:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 36 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 4 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
ج.م. 19,817 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 54,557. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from Seattle to ESB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport across the entire month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, making it easy to find a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Ankara. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Seattle to ESB for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ankara to range from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
After booking your flight from Seattle to Esenboga International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ankara:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are must-do's during your Ankara adventure.
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