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

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VF4269
VF Valuair
32A
8:20 AM
+03
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+03
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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VF4268
VF Valuair
32A
6:20 AM
+03
7:40 AM
+03
1h 20m
69%
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VF4270
VF Valuair
73H
7:00 PM
+03
8:20 PM
+03
1h 20m
69%
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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
IST Istanbul 4h 15m GFTK → ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 20m PCVF → AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya 4h 40m XQ → PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir ~4h 50m PC → PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rize to Ankara
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 418 mi 1h 28m nonstop

RZV–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 418 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ankara (ESB) Ankara to Rize flights
Carriers on this route

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 32A, 73H 1h25-1h30 – – –
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, 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RZV to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
IST ~4h 15m SAW ~4h 20m AYT ~4h 40m ADB ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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.
Alternatives

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 22 14
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 25m 1h 30m
Trabzon (TZX) to Ankara flights · Erzurum (ERZ) to Ankara flights · Erzincan (ERC) to Ankara flights
Airports within 200 miles of RZV with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Know before you go

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 28m gate to gate.
Facts

RZV–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rize to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance418 mi / 673 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RZV
Full nameRize–Artvin Airport
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: ESB
Full nameEsenboğa International Airport
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RZV to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Rize–Artvin Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 418 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RZV to ESB: 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 İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya.
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.
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 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 is about 1 hours 28 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 İstanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Trabzon (TZX), Erzurum (ERZ) and Erzincan (ERC).