Traveling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is one hour ahead of Ankara.
With three weekly flights between the two airports, Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. AJet operates the earliest flight at 00:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from ESB to DXB is with AJet at 23:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ESB to Dubai flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Begin your trip at ESB and travel nonstop to Dubai Airport (DXB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Esenboga International Airport to Dubai tickets.
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai include:
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ESB to Dubai with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Located around 23 kilometers from central Ankara, ESB can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to ESB? If you're boarding an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
78.41% of flights departing from Esenboga International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Dubai flight is $82. The cheapest price for a return flight is $168. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from ESB to Dubai if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Esenboga International Airport to Dubai ticket.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the center of Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The center is roughly 14 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Explore without limits with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and discover more of Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from ESB to Dubai.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is around 56 kilometers from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ESB to Dubai flight:
Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental make picking up a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Travel to Dubai in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your Esenboga International Airport to Dubai flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometers south-west of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
Around 113 kilometers east of Dubai, Khawr Fakkān is another favorite stop in United Arab Emirates. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park.