Ankara to Rize (ESB–RZV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF4268
VF Valuair
32A
6:20 AM
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7:40 AM
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1h 20m
69%
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VF4270
VF Valuair
73H
7:00 PM
+03
8:20 PM
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1h 20m
69%
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VF4269
VF Valuair
32A
8:20 AM
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9:45 AM
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1h 25m
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VF4271
VF Valuair
73H
9:00 PM
+03
10:30 PM
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1h 30m
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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 4 hubs
AYT Antalya 3h 45m PCVF → XQ Antalya (AYT) to Rize flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 3h 45m AZIBPC → PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Rize flights
IST Istanbul 4h 10m ATB6JU → GFTK Istanbul (IST) to Rize flights
ADB Gaziemir ~4h 45m PCVF → PC Gaziemir (ADB) to Rize flights
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Ankara to Rize
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 418 mi 1h 20m nonstop

ESB–RZV is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ESB–RZV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 14 32A, 73H 1h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VF
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (14 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, ESB to RZV direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to RZV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
AYT ~3h 45m SAW ~3h 45m IST ~4h 10m ADB ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
157
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rize is 0 hours the same as Ankara.
ESB: +03 · RZV: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Rize.
Distance & Flight Time
418 mi / 673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

ESB–RZV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Rize route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: RZV
Full nameRize–Artvin Airport
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to RZV flights.
Nonstop flights from Esenboğa International Airport to Rize–Artvin Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 418 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ESB to RZV: Valuair.
This route has daily 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 Antalya, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul.
Yes, return flights from RZV to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ESB to RZV

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ESB to RZV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ESB to RZV is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 418 miles (673 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.