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Flights from San Jose to Ankara

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 17h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 53m
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San Jose to Ankara at a glance

Fastest journey17h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Ankara

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJO Paris (CDG) ANK
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~17h 54m
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2
SJO Frankfurt (FRA) ANK
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~17h 56m
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3
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) ANK
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~18h 00m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) ANK
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~17h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,497 km7,140 miles
Journey time
17h 53mestimate
Time difference
+9hAnkara vs San Jose
Currency in Ankara
TRY
Airports
SJO → ESB

Flights from San Jose to Ankara: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from San Jose to Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,497 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Zurich (ZRH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Ankara?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ankara?
Ankara is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.

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