ESBAYTEC261 Regulation≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul

ESB

Ankara

AYT

Antalya

Ankara to Antalya
Flight Compensation

Ankara to Antalya — Turkey's capital to the holiday coast.

ESB–AYT connects Ankara with Antalya's holiday coast, operated by Turkish Airlines and Pegasus. SHY-Passenger regulation applies with up to €250 equivalent compensation for delays of 3hr+.

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SHGM (Sivil Havacılık Genel Müdürlüğü) — SHY-Passenger applies
Last Updated: March 2026

€250

Max compensation (SHY-Passenger tier 1)

430 km

Route distance

1h 15m

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

Check My ESBAYT Claim

Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win

01Route Intelligence

ESB–AYT is a popular domestic leisure route. Antalya Airport sees significant summer congestion.

Our Success Rate

72%

on ESBAYT claims

Average Payout

€220

per passenger

Peak Disruption Periods

June – September

Summer leisure peak — AYT at capacity

Key Legal Nuance on This Route

What Makes ESBAYT Claims Different

SHY-Passenger applies. Escalate to Turkish SHGM if rejected.

02Airlines on This Route

Who operates ESBAYT, their delay record, and how they resist claims.

Turkish Airlines logo

Turkish Airlines

TK
TK2300, TK23023× daily

Avg Delay

38min

Claim Success

75%

How TK Resists Claims on This Route

Turkish Airlines cites 'ATC restrictions at AYT' — foreseeable during summer peak.

03Disruption Causes & Legal Status

What actually causes delays on ESBAYT — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.

AYT Summer Congestion

~45% of delays

Not extraordinary

Antalya Airport handles 30M+ passengers in summer, causing significant delays.

Foreseeable seasonal congestion. Claim valid.

04How We Handle ESBAYT Claims

1

You submit your flight details

2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.

2

We verify the ESBAYT specific cause

File SHY-Passenger claim with Turkish Airlines. Escalate to Turkish SHGM if rejected.

3

Submission, escalation, and payment

Turkish SHGM handles SHY-Passenger complaints.

Timeline: 4–8 weeks typical

05EC261 on ESBAYT

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 (AYT, Antalya) 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 ESBAYT.

Is compensation available for ESB–AYT delays?

Yes. SHY-Passenger applies, providing up to €250 equivalent for delays of 3hr+ on this 430 km route.

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Start Your ESBAYT 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.

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