Moscow to Ankara (VKO–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VF588
VF Valuair
73H
5:05 AM
MSK TA
9:20 AM
+03
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VF587
VF Valuair
73H
12:10 AM
+03
4:35 AM
MSK
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Moscow to Ankara
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,086 mi 4h 15m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

VKO–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Valuair leads the route. The flight covers 1,086 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VKO–ESB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VF Valuair 7 73H 4h15
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – VF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VF (7 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, VKO 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VKO to ESB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
445
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
0h
Ankara is 0 hours the same as Moscow.
VKO: MSK · ESB: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Moscow, it's 6:00 PM in Ankara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,086 mi / 1,748 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.

VKO–ESB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moscow to Ankara route.
Route details
Distance1,086 mi / 1,748 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: VKO
IATA / ICAOVKO / UUWW
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr16.1M
Elevation685 ft / 209 m
Destination: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VKO to ESB flights.
Nonstop flights from Vnukovo International Airport to Esenboğa International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,086 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Valuair.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from VKO to ESB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSH, ADB, BJV, TAS, SAW, IST, GYD, DLM, AYT, DXB, JED and ALA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ESB to VKO 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 VKO to ESB

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

VKO to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VKO to ESB ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,086 miles (1,748 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via SSH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.