Richmond to Ankara (RIC–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.
RIC–ESB has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
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Travel Essentials
RIC: EDT · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Ankara.
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Turkey spans Europe and Asia, with Istanbul straddling the Bosphorus. Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and hot air balloon flights, the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the Turquoise Coast (Antalya to Fethiye) are the main destinations beyond Istanbul. Turkish Airlines' hub at IST connects to 340+ destinations, making Istanbul a natural stopover on routes between Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Istanbul run about 10 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Delta. Chicago, Washington Dulles, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Boston also have nonstop service on Turkish Airlines. Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY), trading at roughly 36 TRY per $1. Card payments work widely. The Istanbulkart works on Istanbul's metro, tram, bus, ferry, and funicular at TRY 17.71 ($0.49) per ride with free transfers within 2 hours. Istanbul Airport's Havaist bus reaches Taksim in about 90 minutes for TRY 180 ($5). Restaurant meals cost TRY 200 to TRY 500 ($5.55 to $13.90). A full Turkish breakfast (kahvalti) at a neighborhood lokanta runs TRY 150 to TRY 300 ($4.15 to $8.30).
RIC–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIC to ESB
Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RIC to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIC to ESB is about 10 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,495 miles (8,843 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.