Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Rome: what you need to know
Esenboga International Airport is located in Ankara. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Rome is 2 hours behind Ankara.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from ESB to Rome.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from ESB to Rome, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Stansted Airport (STN)
To visit Italy for tourism purposes, you will require an embassy visa if you have a passport from Türkiye (Turkey). However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Rome.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Ankara, ESB can be reached in approximately 36 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Rome, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Rome
Rs18,574 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Rome. Return flights start from Rs49,748. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from ESB to Rome, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Rome across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 39 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 51 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Esenboga International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 18 kilometres from central Rome. Following your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from ESB to Rome:
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Rome. August is the busiest month to travel to Rome. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Rome in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from ESB to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
After booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Rome, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rome:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum are popular attractions which should feature on every Rome itinerary.
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