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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF4269
VF Valuair
73H
8:20 AM
+03
9:50 AM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4271
VF Valuair
73H
8:55 PM
+03
10:25 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4268
VF Valuair
73H
6:20 AM
+03
7:40 AM
+03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF4270
VF Valuair
73H
6:55 PM
+03
8:15 PM
+03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rize to Ankara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 418 mi 1h 30m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

RZV–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RZV–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 14 73H 1h30
Aircraft on this route
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RZV to ESB 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RZV to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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.

Other ways to reach Ankara from Rize

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric RZV→ESB TZX→ESB ERZ→ESB
Distance from RZV 57 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 23 17
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 25m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of RZV with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rize, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
418 mi / 673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m.

RZV–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rize to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: RZV
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RZV to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Rize–Artvin Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h 30m. The route covers 418 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from RZV to ESB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, IST, SAW and ADB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ESB to RZV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TZX, ERZ and ERC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RZV to ESB

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

RZV to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RZV to ESB ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. 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

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Trabzon (TZX), Erzurum (ERZ) and Erzincan (ERC).