Ankara to Turhal flights
Turhal lies 279 km (173 mi) 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 6 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 | Turhal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 3.5 million | 110,884 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ESB, 26 km out | TJK, 27 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 Turhal
Turhal is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokat Airport (TJK), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,858 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH, 68 km), Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (VAS, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokat Airport (regional) | TJK | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,858 ft | 1,859 ft |
| Amasya Merzifon Airport (regional) | MZH | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,600 ft | 1,758 ft |
| Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport (regional) | VAS | 95 km (59 mi) | 12,503 ft | 5,239 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Turhal from Ankara?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, east of Ankara.
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Turhal by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Turhal?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ankara to Turhal flights?
Typically Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Tokat Airport (TJK); Turhal also has MZH, VAS.
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.