How long is the flight from South Africa to Ankara?

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Ankara in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 05m. The distance from South Africa to Ankara is about 7379 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ankara ranges from 21.0 - 62.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 62.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Ankara when rainfall is around 21.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ankara, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to ESB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Ankara as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from South Africa?

Ankara Esenboga (ESB), located 26,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Ankara.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ankara that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ankara?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ankara.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ankara?

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20:20-3:05

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ESB Ankara Esenboga

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12:25-11:05

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ESB Ankara Esenboga

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ESB Ankara Esenboga

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18:50-11:10

1 stop15h 20m

Ankara Esenboga

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0:00-0:00

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JohannesburgAnkara

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:50-13:10

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JohannesburgAnkara

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ESB Ankara Esenboga

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18:35-12:00

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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21:20-12:00

3 stops37h 40m

Ankara Esenboga

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13:00-15:35

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ESB Ankara Esenboga

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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17:00-12:00

2 stops42h 00m

Ankara Esenboga

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13:00-15:35

3 stops51h 35m

R17 934

Cape TownAnkara

CPT Cape Town Intl - ESB Ankara Esenboga

CPTESB

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

17:15-22:10

1 stop27h 55m

Ankara Esenboga

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3:55-12:05

1 stop33h 10m

R18 250

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Ankara from South Africa?
Ankara Esenboga (ESB), located 26,1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Africa to Ankara.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Ankara?
Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Ankara in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 05m. The distance from South Africa to Ankara is about 7379 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ankara that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ankara flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ankara?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ankara.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ankara?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Ankara by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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