Ankara to Latakia flights
Latakia lies 552 km (343 mi) south-east 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 27 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 | Latakia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Syria |
| Population | 3.5 million | 709,000 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | LTK, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Latakia
Crossing from Turkey into Syria: money changes from the Lira to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Latakia
Latakia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Latakia International Airport (LTK), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,175 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Latakia from Ankara?
552 km (343 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Latakia by air?
About 1 h 27 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 Latakia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Latakia flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Latakia International Airport (LTK).
What currency do I need in Latakia?
The Pound (SYP).
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.