Ankara to Kecskemét flights
Kecskemét lies 1,314 km (816 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Ankara | Kecskemét | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Hungary |
| Population | 3.5 million | 109,847 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | BUD, 67 km out |
Clocks in Kecskemét are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kecskemét
Crossing from Turkey into Hungary: money changes from the Lira to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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 Kecskemét
Kecskemét is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,162-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | BUD | 67 km (42 mi) | 12,162 ft | 495 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kecskemét from Ankara?
1,314 km (816 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Kecskemét by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Kecskemét?
Kecskemét is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Ankara to Kecskemét flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What currency do I need in Kecskemét?
The Forint (HUF).
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.