Esenboğa Airport serves Ankara, Turkey's capital, approximately 28 km north of the city centre.
Gateway to Atatürk's Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) and the museums of Turkey's capital.
How to get to Esenboğa International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ESB
Parking near Esenboğa International Airport
The multi-level parking lot stands right next to the terminal.
Rates are in line with national hub standards.
How to get to Ankara from ESB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Esenboğa International Airport
Major car rental companies all have a counter in the arrivals area.
A driver's license, passport and credit card are required, plus the International Driving Permit in most cases.
Hotels near Esenboğa International Airport
Esenboğa, around the airport
About 4-5 km and 5-10 minutes by car from the terminal.
Best for: Dawn flights and one-night layovers, staying a few minutes from the terminal instead of tackling the 28 km to the centre.
- Both hotels a few minutes from check-in, handy for those departing before dawn
- Lower prices than the hotels in the centre
- An isolated area with no services outside the hotels themselves
- For central Ankara you still need 30-60 minutes depending on traffic
Recommended hotels
- Holiday Inn Express - Ankara - Airport by IHG About 4 km from the terminal, with 125 rooms; breakfast included in the price and among the features most praised by guests. View availability
- ibis Ankara Airport Hotel About 5 km from the terminal, with 147 rooms, some connecting: handy for families in transit. View availability
Kızılay and the business district
About 28-33 km and 30-35 minutes by car in normal conditions, up to 45-50 at rush hour (7-9 and 17-19); the Havaş shuttle connects the airport, Kızılay and the AŞTİ bus terminal in 45-60 minutes.
Best for: Those with business commitments or who want to visit Anıtkabir and the capital's museums.
- Kızılay metro just steps away, for getting around the rest of the city without a car
- Anıtkabir and the ministries reachable in a few minutes by taxi
- No direct rail link with the airport: only shuttle, bus or taxi
- At rush hour, the trip from the airport can take over an hour
Recommended hotels
- Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center In the Kavaklıdere district, 4.4 km from the Kızılay metro; 306 rooms and a panoramic bar on the 22nd floor. View availability
- JW Marriott Hotel Ankara In the Söğütözü business district, a few minutes from the Congresium convention centre and about 3.5 km from the Presidential Complex. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, the capital's main hub, handles domestic connections and some direct international routes.
It is wise to arrive with 2.5-3 hours' notice for international flights.
Map of Esenboğa International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get a tourist visa for Turkey if needed, when arriving in Ankara?
Exclusively online at evisa.gov.tr before departure: there are no visa-on-arrival counters, either in Ankara or at other Turkish airports, so it must be requested and printed in advance.
Q. What is Anıtkabir?
The monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey, among Ankara's main attractions.
Q. How much does a taxi from Esenboğa to the center cost?
Approximately 700-900 TL to the center, up to about 1,300-1,500 TL for Kızılay (fares rising due to the lira's devaluation).
Q. Does Ankara have direct international flights?
Yes, a few direct routes, plus an extensive network of domestic connections.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
