Zurich to Ankara (ZRH–ESB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–ESB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SunExpress leads the route. The flight covers 1,313 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress Also: LX | 2 | 73H | 3h10 | – | – | LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ankara from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→ESB | BSL→ESB | STR→ESB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 5m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · ESB: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 7:00 PM in Ankara.
Swiss passport holders enter Turkey visa-free for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Passport must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the intended stay. No eVisa or pre-registration is needed. You just go through immigration with your passport.
The 90-day limit is strictly cumulative over any rolling 180-day window. If you plan to work or study, apply for the appropriate visa at the Turkish consulate in Zurich or Bern before travel. Overstaying leads to fines and potential entry bans on future visits.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–ESB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to ESB
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) are connected by nonstop service from SunExpress. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to ESB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to ESB is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,313 miles (2,113 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Stuttgart (STR).