ESB
Esenboğa International Airport
Ankara · TurkeyICAO LTAC
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) is an airport serving Ankara, Turkey, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 40° 7' 41.2" N, 32° 59' 42.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 3,125 feet (953 meters) above sea level. With 43 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Istanbul (GMT+3).
Destinations
43
Airlines
11
Elevation ft
3,125/ 953m
Europe/Istanbul
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
ESB
ICAO Code
LTAC
City
Ankara
Country
Turkey
Elevation
3,125 ft
Local Time
07:41 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:40.1281°
Longitude:32.9951°
Popular Routes from ESB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBL | Erbil, Iraq | 654 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 269 kg | View |
| ADB | Izmir, Turkey | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
| BJV | Bodrum, Turkey | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| ECN | Nicosia, Cyprus | 344 mi | 1h 9m | short-haul | 141 kg | View |
| IKA | Tehran, Iran | 1,044 mi | 2h 39m | medium-haul | 262 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 236 mi | 0h 57m | short-haul | 97 kg | View |
| SAW | Istanbul, Turkey | 201 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 83 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 982 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 247 kg | View |
| ADA | Adana, Turkey | 250 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| ADF | Adiyaman, Turkey | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 139 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at ESB
11 active airlines serving Esenboğa International Airport.
Ariana Afghan Airlines
FGAfghanistan
Atlasjet
KKTurkey
Azerbaijan Airlines
J2Azerbaijan
Iran Air
IRIran
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mahan Air
W5Iran
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Zoom Airlines
Z4Canada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Esenboğa International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kastamonu Airport | KFS | Kastamonu | Turkey | 148 km |
| Zonguldak Airport | ONQ | Zonguldak | Turkey | 171 km |
| Konya Airport | KYA | Konya | Turkey | 242 km |
| Anadolu Airport | AOE | Eskissehir | Turkey | 214 km |
| Nevşehir Kapadokya Airport | NAV | Nevsehir | Turkey | 201 km |
| Amasya Merzifon Airport | MZH | Merzifon | Turkey | 228 km |
| Cengiz Topel Airport | KCO | Topel | Turkey | 256 km |
| Kayseri Erkilet Airport | ASR | Kayseri | Turkey | 263 km |
Other Airports in Turkey
Adana Airport
ADAAdana
Adıyaman Airport
ADFAdiyaman
Ağrı Airport
AJIAgri
Gazipaşa Airport
GZPAlanya
Antalya International Airport
AYTAntalya
Balıkesir Körfez Airport
EDOBalikesir Korfez
Batman Airport
BALBatman
Bingöl Çeltiksuyu Airport
BGGBingol
Milas Bodrum International Airport
BJVBodrum
Çanakkale Airport
CKZCanakkale
Dalaman International Airport
DLMDalaman
Çardak Airport
DNZDenizli
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 40° 7' 41.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 32° 59' 42.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 40.128101
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 32.995098
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:41 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 3,125 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 953 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Esenboğa International Airport?
The IATA code for Esenboğa International Airport is ESB, and its ICAO code is LTAC. The airport is located in Ankara, Turkey.
How many destinations can you fly to from ESB?
There are 43 direct destinations available from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey.
What airlines fly from ESB?
There are 11 airlines operating from ESB, including Ariana Afghan Airlines, Atlasjet, Azerbaijan Airlines, Iran Air, Lufthansa, and more.
What timezone is Esenboğa International Airport in?
Esenboğa International Airport is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Esenboğa International Airport?
Esenboğa International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,125 feet (953 meters) above sea level.
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