Traveling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB): what you need to know
Ankara's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Ankara one hour ahead of Riga.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIX to ESB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIX and ESB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight is AED 326. A return plane ticket is currently AED 810. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIX to ESB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RIX to ESB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
71.03% of flights taking off from Riga International Airport land at their destination on time.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Riga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near RIX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
Book a hotel near ESB if you're taking a late Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Esenboga International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Essence, Final Rentals or Ziraat Filo and find adventure across Ankara and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Esenboga International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to central Ankara
Esenboga International Airport to the center of Ankara has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometers away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ankara. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Ankara is August, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Esenboga International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to ESB in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've seen Ankara. Around 354 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 322 kilometers west of Ankara. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.