Dubai to Ankara (DXB–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PC1746
PC Pegasus
320
4:05 AM
+04 T1
7:10 AM
+03
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF550
VF AJet
73H
5:35 AM
+04 T1
9:10 AM
+03
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ757
FZ flydubai
73H
10:55 PM
+04 T2
2:30 AM+1
+03
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF549
VF AJet
7M8
12:10 AM
+03
5:15 AM
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ758
FZ flydubai
73H
3:30 AM
+03
8:30 AM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1745
PC Pegasus
320
10:00 PM
+03
2:55 AM+1
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Ankara
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,650 mi 4h 5m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DXB–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AJet, flydubai and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,650 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF AJet 4 73H 4h35
FZ flydubai 3 73H 4h35
PC Pegasus 1 320 4h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PC
73H Boeing 737-800 – FZ, VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FZ + PC + VF (8 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, DXB to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,911
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ankara is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,650 mi / 2,655 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to DXB

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

Key statistics for the Dubai to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,650 mi / 2,655 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,650 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: flydubai, Pegasus and AJet.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from DXB to ESB. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, EBL, WAW, KRK, DAM, VKO, NQZ, ALA, SAW, AYT, CPH, ADB, TAS, BCN, BEG, DOH, IST, JED, GYD, FRA, CDG, AMS, LIS, HAM, VIE, MED, DUS, MUC, BER, STR, MAD, BRU and STN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ESB to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DXB to ESB

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai, Pegasus and AJet. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ESB ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,650 miles (2,655 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.