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How to Get from Ankara City Center to Esenboğa Airport

There are several transportation options to reach Ankara Esenboğa Airport from the city center.

If you’re short on time and need to travel quickly, taking a taxi or renting a car is the most convenient option.

However, if you prefer a more budget-friendly choice, you can easily reach the airport using BelkoAir shuttle buses or EGO public buses.

Depending on traffic conditions, the travel time from the city center to Esenboğa Airport takes around 40 to 60 minutes.

Public Transportation (BelkoAir & EGO Buses)

Traveling from Ankara city center to Esenboğa Airport by BelkoAir buses (line 442) is a practical and comfortable option.

This route runs directly to both Domestic and International Terminals, following the stops AŞTİ (Ankara Intercity Bus Terminal) → Kızılay (Güvenpark) → Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) → Esenboğa Airport.

Route Information (as of 2025):

• Line Number: 442 (BelkoAir)
• Departure Point: AŞTİ (Bus Terminal)
• Destination: Esenboğa Airport
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes on average
• Service Hours: 24/7
• Average Travel Time: 50–60 minutes
• Fare: Around 95 TL (AnkaraKart is valid)

Because BelkoAir buses pass through several central points, they are one of the most popular public transport options among both locals and travelers.

Private Transportation (Car Rental, Taxi, Transfer Services)

Car Rental

For visitors who travel frequently or prefer comfort and flexibility, renting a car is an ideal option.

Numerous national and international car rental companies operate in both Esenboğa Airport and downtown Ankara.

Reliable car rental companies (as of 2025) include:

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Garenta, Europcar, Sixt, Rent Go, Central Rent a Car, Circular, Hertz.

Driving from the city center to the airport takes approximately 35–45 minutes, depending on traffic.

The fastest route is via the D200 (Esenboğa Road).

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the fastest options to reach the airport, especially during late hours or in urgent situations.

The distance between Ankara city center and Esenboğa Airport is about 30 kilometers.

Travel time is roughly 35–45 minutes, depending on traffic.

According to the 2025 average taxi rates:

• Kızılay – Esenboğa Airport: 500 – 600 TL
• Çankaya or Bahçelievler – Esenboğa Airport: 550 – 700 TL

For reliable and official service, you can contact the Esenboğa Taxi Cooperative, which operates according to regulated fares.

About Ankara Esenboğa Airport

Located approximately 30 km north of Ankara city center, Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) has been in operation since 1955.

Managed by TAV Airports Holding, it is notable for being Turkey’s first airport where domestic and international terminals are combined under one roof.

As of 2025, Esenboğa Airport serves over 11 million passengers annually.

Its modern terminal building offers a wide range of passenger amenities, including:

• Duty-free shops
• Restaurants and cafés
• Pharmacy, clinic, and PTT (post office) branch
• Bank branches and ATMs
• VIP & CIP lounges
• Car rental offices
• Gift and newspaper shops

Additionally, the Ankara Airport Metro Line Project, planned by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, is currently in the planning phase.

Once completed, it will reduce the city center–airport travel time to approximately 25 minutes.