Zaventem to Ankara (BRU–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SN Lynx Air
73H
11:05 AM
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BER Berlin 4h 45m EYNHSN → VF Berlin (BER) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 5h 8m A3LHNH → VFXQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 5h 18m VF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
VIE Vienna 5h 25m AINHOS → VFXQ Vienna (VIE) to Ankara flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 25m A3ACAI → PCVFXQ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 5h 25m 6EFIGF → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
AMS Amsterdam 6h 3m 6EAMGA → VFXQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Ankara flights
WAW Warsaw 6h 10m AILOSN → PC Warsaw (WAW) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya 6h 10m PCSNXC → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir 6h 30m SNXQ → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
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Zaventem to Ankara
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,555 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

BRU–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,555 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Zaventem flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XQ SunExpress Also: SN 2 73H 3h35 – – SN
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – SN, XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XQ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BRU to ESB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BER ~4h 45m MUC ~5h 8m SAW ~5h 18m VIE ~5h 25m FRA ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,661
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ankara from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric BRU→ESB AMS→ESB
Distance from BRU – 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 5
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 35m
Amsterdam (AMS) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or prior authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. Proof of onward travel may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,555 mi / 2,502 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BRU to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 3h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,555 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRU to ESB: SunExpress.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Berlin Brandenburg, Munich and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from ESB to BRU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AMS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BRU to ESB

Brussels Airport (BRU) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BRU to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to ESB is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,555 miles (2,502 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Berlin Brandenburg, Munich and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS).