Vienna to Ankara (VIE–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XQ765+1
XQ SunExpress
73H
1:55 AM
CEST T1A
5:25 AM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF536
VF Valuair
73H
6:30 PM
CEST T1
10:00 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PC1673
PC Pegasus
320
7:42 AM
+03
9:25 AM
CEST
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF535
VF Valuair
73H
8:25 AM
+03
10:10 AM
CEST
2h 45m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h PCVF AZIBPC Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Ankara flights
ADB Gaziemir 4h 15m OSPCXQ PCVF Gaziemir (ADB) to Ankara flights
IST Istanbul 4h 15m 6EBRGF ATB6JU Istanbul (IST) to Ankara flights
MUC Munich 4h 38m AIETLH VFXQ Munich (MUC) to Ankara flights
BER Berlin 4h 40m AINHOS VF Berlin (BER) to Ankara flights
AYT Antalya 4h 50m OSPCXQ PCVF Antalya (AYT) to Ankara flights
BEG Belgrade 5h AZB6BT VF Belgrade (BEG) to Ankara flights
STR Stuttgart 5h 5m AIEWNH VFXQ Stuttgart (STR) to Ankara flights
OTP Otopeni 5h 20m FRLGNH VF Otopeni (OTP) to Ankara flights
ZRH Zurich 5h 25m CXETLX LXXQ Zurich (ZRH) to Ankara flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vienna to Ankara
3 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 981 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

VIE–ESB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair, SunExpress and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 981 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 2h30
XQ SunExpress 3 73H 2h30
PC Pegasus 1
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF, XQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PC + VF + XQ (11 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, VIE to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,919
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
VIE: CEST · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
981 mi / 1,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Austrian passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No eVisa or advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance981 mi / 1,578 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights10 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 981 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from VIE to ESB: Valuair, SunExpress and Pegasus.
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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Adnan Menderes and İstanbul.
Ankara is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from ESB to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 VIE to ESB

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from Valuair, SunExpress and Pegasus. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VIE to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to ESB is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Adnan Menderes and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.