Dubai to Ankara (DXB–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–ESB had nonstop service from flydubai, Pegasus and Valuair, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,650 miles in 4h 35m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai | 3 | – | – | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| VF Valuair | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Ankara.
UAE 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. Turkey has straightforward entry procedures for GCC nationals.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to ESB
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) had nonstop service from flydubai, Pegasus and Valuair, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DXB to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to ESB is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,650 miles (2,655 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.