Samsun to Ankara (SZF–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VF4279
VF Valuair
32A
5:05 AM
+03
6:05 AM
+03
1h
M T W T F S S
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Samsun to Ankara
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 203 mi 1h nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

SZF–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 203 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZF–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 4 32A 1h
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (4 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, SZF to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZF to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
252
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 Samsun

Nearby airports with service to Esenboğa International Airport.
Metric SZF→ESB OGU→ESB TZX→ESB
Distance from SZF 82 mi 169 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 10 23
Flight time 1h 1h 10m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SZF with service to Esenboğa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Samsun, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
203 mi / 326 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

SZF–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Samsun to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance203 mi / 326 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: SZF
IATA / ICAOSZF / LTFH
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZF to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Samsun-Çarşamba Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 203 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SZF to ESB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BGW, ADB, SAW, FRA, IST, AYT, BER, DUS and STR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include OGU, TZX 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 SZF to ESB

Samsun-Çarşamba Airport (SZF) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZF to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZF to ESB ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 203 miles (326 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BGW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordu (OGU), Trabzon (TZX) and Erzincan (ERC).