Flying from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Malatya Airport (MLX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport.
Malatya's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Ankara.
Choose from eight weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with AJet is the earliest flight available. AJet operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ESB to MLX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Malatya (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a breeze with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport.
AJet is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport. These are the top stopovers between ESB and MLX:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Malatya Airport (MLX)
$39 is currently the best price for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport flight. Return flights start from $79. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ESB to MLX.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ESB to MLX.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Ankara Esenboga Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Ankara to Ankara Esenboga Airport is approximately 29 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Malatya Airport (MLX)
Pick up a Malatya Airport rental car and discover Malatya and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Rent Go and come are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Malatya Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Malatya Airport (MLX) to central Malatya
Malatya Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from central Malatya. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Malatya Airport (MLX)
The quietest month for a flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Malatya based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Malatya is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Malatya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ESB to MLX in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Malatya, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 306 kilometers south-west to Adana to tick off its top attractions. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Gaziantep is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 161 kilometers south-west of Malatya. No trip is complete without visiting Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Archeological Museum.