Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Malatya Airport (MLX): what you need to know
Malatya's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Ankara.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ESB to MLX flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ESB and MLX include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Malatya Airport (MLX)
Currently, ر.ق. 80 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 162. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ESB to MLX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from ESB to MLX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to Esenboga International Airport's on-time performance, 78.41% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ESB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Malatya Airport (MLX)
Go where the road takes you with a Malatya Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Rent Go or come and chase adventure across Malatya and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Malatya Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Malatya Airport (MLX) to central Malatya
Malatya Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Malatya. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Malatya Airport (MLX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Malatya in April.
When booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Malatya Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Malatya, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 36ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ESB to MLX in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Malatya has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south-west of Malatya, a trip to Adana will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Stone Bridge, Adana Archeology Museum and Seyhan Dam.
If you're looking to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Gaziantep, about 161 kilometres south-west of Malatya. Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Gaziantep Botanik Bahcesi are highlights.
