Stuttgart to Ankara (STR–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.
STR–ESB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and SunExpress lead the route. The flight covers 1,307 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 4 | 32A | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| XQ SunExpress | 4 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Stuttgart
| Metric | STR→ESB | ZRH→ESB | FRA→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from STR | – | 91 mi | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 4 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m | 2h 41m |
Travel Essentials
STR: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Stuttgart, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
German passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry. No eVisa, no fee, no advance registration needed. You get stamped in at the border and that is it.
The 90-in-180 rule is strictly enforced. Turkey counts all entries cumulatively. If you spend 90 days and leave, you must stay out for 90 days before returning. Overstaying results in a fine and potential entry ban. For longer stays, apply for a residence permit within the first 90 days through the e-ikamet system at e-ikamet.goc.gov.tr.
STR–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from STR to ESB
Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair and SunExpress. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
STR to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from STR to ESB is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,307 miles (2,103 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA).