Traveling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara is two hours ahead of Bologna and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to ESB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and ESB:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Currently, $67 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $181. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to ESB if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BLQ to ESB.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of all flights departing from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Consider staying in a hotel near ESB if you're on a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Esenboga International Airport rental car and discover Ankara and beyond with your own set of wheels. Essence, Final Rentals and Ziraat Filo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Esenboga International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
From Esenboga International Airport, Ankara is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ankara. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to ESB in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ankara. Around 354 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Bursa, roughly 322 kilometers west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key highlights.