ESB - Esenboğa International Airport

Ankara, Turkey

IATA Code: ESB · Ankara, Turkey

The airport code ESB is the IATA identifier for Esenboğa International Airport. You may also find it referred to as Ankara Airport (ESB).

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) serves Ankara, Turkey, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

ESB is the IATA airport code for Esenboğa International Airport, located in Ankara, Turkey. The airport is situated at coordinates 40.1281°N, 32.9951°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)

$5.51/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
ESB
City
Ankara
Country
Turkey
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Latitude
40.1281°
Longitude
32.9951°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Europe

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ESB

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
ANK - Ankara 33 km $509 $1/passenger
KFS - Kastamonu 148 km $2,283 $5/passenger
ONQ - Zonguldak 171 km $2,638 $5/passenger
NAV - Nevsehir 201 km $3,101 $6/passenger
ESK - Eskisehir 209 km $3,224 $6/passenger
AOE - Eskissehir 214 km $3,302 $7/passenger
MZH - Merzifon 227 km $3,502 $7/passenger
KYA - Konya 242 km $3,734 $7/passenger
KCO - Topel 256 km $3,950 $8/passenger
AFY - Afyon 258 km $3,980 $8/passenger
ASR - Kayseri 262 km $4,042 $8/passenger
KZR - Kutahya 270 km $4,166 $8/passenger
NOP - Sinop 272 km $4,196 $8/passenger
TJK - Tokat 287 km $4,428 $9/passenger
YEI - Yenisehir 292 km $4,505 $9/passenger
SAW - Istanbul 323 km $4,983 $10/passenger
SZF - Samsun 326 km $5,030 $10/passenger
VAS - Sivas 335 km $5,168 $10/passenger
BTZ - Bursa 339 km $5,230 $10/passenger
ISE - Isparta 340 km $5,246 $10/passenger
USQ - Usak 343 km $5,292 $11/passenger
ISL - Istanbul 366 km $5,647 $11/passenger
IST - Istanbul 380 km $5,863 $12/passenger
DNZ - Denizli 386 km $5,955 $12/passenger
ADA - Adana 402 km $6,202 $12/passenger
UAB - Adana 407 km $6,279 $13/passenger
AYT - Antalya 407 km $6,279 $13/passenger
BDM - Bandirma 426 km $6,572 $13/passenger
GZP - Alanya 430 km $6,634 $13/passenger
BZI - Balikesir 436 km $6,727 $13/passenger
OGU - Ordu-Giresun 440 km $6,788 $14/passenger
TEQ - Çorlu 443 km $6,835 $14/passenger
KCM - Kahramanmaras 448 km $6,912 $14/passenger
MLX - Malatya 477 km $7,359 $15/passenger
HTY - Hatay 508 km $7,837 $16/passenger
UKS - Sevastopol 509 km $7,853 $16/passenger
EDO - Balikesir Korfez 515 km $7,945 $16/passenger
GZT - Gaziantep 526 km $8,115 $16/passenger
DLM - Dalaman 527 km $8,131 $16/passenger
BOJ - Bourgas 532 km $8,208 $16/passenger
KZS - Kastelorizo 535 km $8,254 $17/passenger
ADB - Izmir 543 km $8,377 $17/passenger
ADF - Adiyaman 543 km $8,377 $17/passenger
IGL - Izmir 545 km $8,408 $17/passenger
GEC - Geçitkale 548 km $8,455 $17/passenger
VAR - Varna 551 km $8,501 $17/passenger
SIP - Simferopol 553 km $8,532 $17/passenger
ECN - Nicosia 555 km $8,563 $17/passenger
CKZ - Canakkale 558 km $8,609 $17/passenger
ERC - Erzincan 559 km $8,624 $17/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ESB Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Ankara

Ankara experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through ESB

As a European airport, ESB falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.

Planning Your Trip via ESB

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