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

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VF AJet
7M8
10:50 AM
CET T1
3:20 PM
+03
2h 30m
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PC Pegasus
320
7:25 AM
+03
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VF AJet
73H
8:15 AM
+03
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Vienna to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 981 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

VIE–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. AJet leads the route. The flight covers 981 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF AJet 7 7M8 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 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, VIE to ESB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
KRK ~4h 47m WAW ~7h 50m MUC ~8h 0m JED ~10h 25m FRA ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,794
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Vienna.
VIE: CET · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 8:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
981 mi / 1,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

VIE–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance981 mi / 1,578 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: VIE
Full nameVienna International Airport
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 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 VIE to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 981 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: AJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VIE to ESB. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRK, WAW, MUC, JED, FRA, CDG, AMS, HAM, STR, MAD, CGN, BEG, SAW, IST, BER, DUS, BRU, AYT, DOH, STN, CPH, LIS, BCN, GYD and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from ESB to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 VIE to ESB

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from AJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VIE to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to ESB ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,578 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via KRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.