Ankara to Dubai (ESB–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESB–DXB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AJet, flydubai and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 1,650 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF AJet | 5 | 7M8 | 4h05 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 3 | 73H | 4h | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 1 | 320 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 7:00 PM in Dubai.
Turkish passport holders enter the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), or Sharjah (SHJ), immigration scans your passport, takes a retinal scan, and stamps you in. The process takes a few minutes in the smart gates lane if you have an Emirates ID or are enrolled in the ICA Smart Travel program.
The 90-day allowance resets after 180 days from your first entry. For longer stays or work, apply for a residence visa through a UAE sponsor. Turkish nationals make up one of the largest expat communities in Dubai, with Turkish restaurants, schools, and business networks well established across the city.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai run about 4 hours on Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and flydubai. Istanbul to Abu Dhabi runs about 4 hours 15 minutes on Etihad and Turkish Airlines. The UAE uses the UAE dirham (AED), pegged at 3.67 AED per $1, trading at roughly 0.10 AED per TRY 1. Card payments work everywhere. The Dubai Metro Red and Green lines cost AED 3 to AED 8.50 per trip (TRY 30 to TRY 85) on a Nol card. Abu Dhabi buses run at AED 2 per ride. Taxis are metered in both cities starting at AED 12 in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
ESB–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to DXB
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai, Pegasus and AJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESB to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to DXB ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,650 miles (2,655 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BCN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.