Ankara to Büyükçekmece flights
Büyükçekmece lies 381 km (237 mi) west of Ankara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Ankara | Büyükçekmece | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 163,140 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | IST, 31 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ankara
Ankara is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Büyükçekmece
Büyükçekmece is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 62 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 31 km (19 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 62 km (39 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Büyükçekmece from Ankara?
381 km (237 mi) in a straight line, west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Büyükçekmece by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Büyükçekmece?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Büyükçekmece flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Büyükçekmece also has SAW, TEQ.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.