Ankara to Ruse flights
Ruse lies 719 km (447 mi) north-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 40 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 | Ruse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bulgaria |
| Population | 3.5 million | 121,168 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | BBU, 74 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ruse
Crossing from Turkey into Bulgaria: money changes from the Lira to the Lev (BGN); the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Ruse
Ruse is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | BBU | 74 km (46 mi) | 10,499 ft | 297 ft |
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,484 ft | 314 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ruse from Ankara?
719 km (447 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Ruse by air?
About 1 h 40 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 Ruse?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Ruse flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU); Ruse also has OTP.
What currency do I need in Ruse?
The Lev (BGN).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.