Best Price
Pegasus
23 Oct, Fri
Ankara – Athens
6h 35m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
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Quick Flight Summary from Ankara to Athens
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $114
- Direct flight duration 4 hour 20 min
- Arrival airports ATH
- Best days to book Tuesday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days $193
Cheapest flights from Ankara to Athens
Pegasus
8 Oct, Thu
Ankara – Athens
12h 5m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
21 Oct, Wed
Ankara – Athens
12h 40m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
20 Oct, Tue
Ankara – Athens
13h 55m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
24 Oct, Sat
Ankara – Athens
12h 40m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
22 Sep, Tue
Ankara – Athens
5h 40m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
24 Sep, Thu
Ankara – Athens
12h 5m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Pegasus
17 Sep, Thu
Ankara – Athens
5h 55m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Shortest Flight
Turkish Airlines
15 Oct, Thu
Ankara – Athens
4h 35m
1 stop
ESB–ATH
Last update: 15 September 2026 14:27
Estimated Prices for Ankara to Athens Flights
Cheapest Day8 October Thursday
Best Price
$111
Average Price
$165
$214
$111
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget Turkish Flights
- Domestic Focus
- Turkish Airlines Partner
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Turkey's LCC Leader
- Digital-First Airline
- Wide Turkish Network
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Ankara City Center
Ankara Esenboğa Airport
The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.
You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.
Belko Air
Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.
Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.
EGO Buses
The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.
Taxi
Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.
Personal Car
The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.
Airport Information
Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.
If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.
Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport
Athens Intl. Airport
The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus.
Bus
Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.
You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.
Train – Metro
There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.
The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.
Taxi
It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.
Car Rental
You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.
Athens Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Tuesday
15 Sep
26°19°
Wednesday
16 Sep
24°19°
Thursday
17 Sep
27°18°
Friday
18 Sep
29°16°
Saturday
19 Sep
30°17°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Wingie offer the cheapest Ankara-Athens flights?
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Which airports can I use for Ankara-Athens flights?
Which airports can I use for Ankara-Athens flights?
For Ankara-Athens flights, you can use Ankara Esenboğa Airport as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Athens and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Ankara-Athens and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Ankara-Athens is 817 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Athens flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Ankara-Athens flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Ankara-Athens flights is Saturday.
Ankara-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
Ankara-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Pegasus starts from approximately $107.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Pegasus | $107 | 1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm) |
 Turkish Airlines | $185 | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 07.09.2026
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