Düsseldorf to Ankara (DUS–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,470 mi airlines 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PC1688
PC Pegasus
320
10:00 AM
CET TC
3:25 PM
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF6
VF AJet
7M8
5:05 PM
CET TC
10:30 PM
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ795
XQ SunExpress
73H
7:10 PM
CET TC
12:40 AM
+03
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XQ794
XQ SunExpress
73H
6:25 AM
+03
8:25 AM
CET
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1687
PC Pegasus
320
7:15 AM
+03
9:00 AM
CET
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF5
VF AJet
7M8
1:50 PM
+03
3:40 PM
CET
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Düsseldorf to Ankara
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 1,470 mi 3h 25m nonstop +2h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

DUS–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AJet, SunExpress and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,470 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DUS–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF AJet 7 7M8 3h25
XQ SunExpress 7 73H 3h30
PC Pegasus 3 320 3h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 – XQ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF + XQ (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DUS to ESB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DUS to ESB.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,420
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.

Other ways to reach Ankara from Düsseldorf

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric DUS→ESB CGN→ESB
Distance from DUS 34 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 17 8
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DUS with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Düsseldorf.
DUS: CET · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Düsseldorf, it's 8:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,470 mi / 2,366 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. No eVisa, no fee, no advance registration needed. You get stamped in at the border and that is it.

The 90-in-180 rule is strictly enforced. Turkey counts all entries cumulatively. If you spend 90 days and leave, you must stay out for 90 days before returning. Overstaying results in a fine and potential entry ban. For longer stays, apply for a residence permit within the first 90 days through the e-ikamet system at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.

DUS–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Düsseldorf to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,470 mi / 2,366 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 17 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: DUS
IATA / ICAODUS / EDDL
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation147 ft / 45 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DUS to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Düsseldorf Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,470 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Pegasus, AJet and SunExpress.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from DUS to ESB. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, CDG, SAW, AMS, BCN, IST, FRA, GZT, AYT, VIE, MUC, ADB, CPH, WAW, MAD, DOH, BEG, TZX, BER, HAM, LIS and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Düsseldorf.
Yes, return flights from ESB to DUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CGN. 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 DUS to ESB

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus, AJet and SunExpress. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DUS to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DUS to ESB ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,470 miles (2,366 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN).