ESB
Ankara
ADB
Izmir
Ankara to Izmir
Flight Compensation
Ankara to Izmir — Turkey's capital to the Aegean coast.
ESB–ADB connects Ankara with Izmir, operated by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus. SHY-Passenger regulation applies with up to €250 equivalent compensation for delays of 3hr+.
€250
Max compensation (SHY-Passenger tier 1)
480 km
Route distance
1h 20m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€250
per passenger · ESB departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 42 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
ESB–ADB is a key domestic business route connecting Turkey's capital with its third-largest city.
Our Success Rate
72%
on ESB–ADB claims
Average Payout
€220
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – September
Summer peak — ADB sees increased leisure traffic
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes ESB–ADB Claims Different
SHY-Passenger applies. Escalate to Turkish SHGM if rejected.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates ESB–ADB, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Turkish Airlines
TKAvg Delay
36min
Claim Success
75%
How TK Resists Claims on This Route
Turkish Airlines cites 'ATC restrictions' — foreseeable on a scheduled domestic route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on ESB–ADB — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
ATC Congestion
~40% of delays
Both ESB and ADB see significant ATC congestion during peak periods.
Foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle ESB–ADB Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the ESB–ADB specific cause
File SHY-Passenger claim with Turkish Airlines. Escalate to Turkish SHGM if rejected.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Turkish SHGM handles SHY-Passenger complaints.
05EC261 on ESB–ADB
EC261 applies because ESB is a EU airport
Your departure airport (ESB, Ankara) is in Turkey. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (ADB, Izmir) is in Turkey does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
SHGM (Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü) — SHY-Passenger applies
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew ESB–ADB.
Is compensation available for ESB–ADB delays?
Yes. SHY-Passenger applies, providing up to €250 equivalent for delays of 3hr+ on this 480 km route.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your ESB → ADB Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to SHGM (Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü) — SHY-Passenger applies if needed.