Rotterdam to Ankara (RTM–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RTM–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,580 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 1 | 73H | 3h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Rotterdam
| Metric | RTM→ESB | AMS→ESB | BRU→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RTM | – | 28 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 3h 18m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
RTM: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Rotterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Dutch passport holders need an e-visa for Turkey. Get it at evisa.gov.tr before departure. The e-visa costs USD 51.50 (about EUR 48), allows multiple entries within 180 days, and each stay can be up to 90 days. Processing is instant after online payment. You can also apply at the Turkish consulate in the Netherlands, but the e-visa is faster. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
Direct flights from Amsterdam to Istanbul (IST) take about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Turkish Airlines, and Pegasus. Transavia and Corendon fly to Antalya (AYT), Izmir (ADB), Dalaman (DLM), and Bodrum (BJV) seasonally. Turkish Airlines' hub at IST makes it a natural connection point with excellent onward connections across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Turkey uses the Turkish lira (TRY). The exchange rate moves frequently, so check before departure. As a rough guide, EUR 1 buys about 35 to 38 TRY (2026 range). Card payments work in cities, but smaller shops, taxis, and market vendors often prefer cash. ATMs (look for Garanti, Isbank, or Akbank) are everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Istanbul's new airport (IST) connects to the city via the Havaist bus service (TRY 140, about 45 to 75 minutes to Taksim). The metro extension to the airport is also now operational.
RTM–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RTM to ESB
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RTM to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RTM to ESB is about 3 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,580 miles (2,542 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya and London Stansted. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amsterdam (AMS), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).