Traveling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes. Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara 2 hours ahead of Munich.
There are 9 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport weekly. Catch the 07:10 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you're keen to leave later, the latest flight from MUC to ESB is at 18:20.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
SunExpress has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Ankara — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MUC and ESB are:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Antalya Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Türkiye (Turkey), check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MUC to ESB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport is $78. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $157. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before traveling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to ESB.
The cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Munich to Franz Josef Strauss Airport takes approximately 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 33 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
If you have a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ESB:
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport is approximately 27 kilometers from central Ankara. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 36 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 4 minutes.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Ankara in April.
Before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Esenboga International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ankara, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MUC to ESB sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ankara
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Ankara right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from MUC to ESB:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), Genclik Park and Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) are essential stops on your Ankara itinerary.
Complete your Ankara trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Esenboga International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Ankara.