Tyre to Ankara flights
Ankara lies 768 km (477 mi) north of Tyre, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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.
| Tyre | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Turkey |
| Population | 135,204 | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | BEY, 67 km out | ESB, 26 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ankara
Crossing from Lebanon into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tyre
Tyre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 53 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,303 ft | 3,125 ft |
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ankara from Tyre?
768 km (477 mi) in a straight line, north of Tyre.
How long does it take to get from Tyre to Ankara by air?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tyre and Ankara?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tyre to Ankara flights?
Typically Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What currency do I need in Ankara?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, bookable on this site.
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.