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Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Ankara26.7km
Distance to Bakanlıklar27.7km
Most popular destinationJohannesburg

About Ankara Esenboga Airport

  • Ankara Esenboga Airport is a main airport for Ankara and is located in Ankara Province.

  • The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Batikent and Kırıkkale also relying on it for flights.

  • Here's a snapshot of the leading airlines at Ankara Esenboga Airport:

  • Leaving from Ankara and want some travel inspiration? Flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport can take you direct to standout destinations like these:

    • Istanbul

    • Antalya

    • Izmir

    • Nicosia

    • Trabzon

  • July, August, and September are the busiest months at Ankara Esenboga Airport. Summer brings the peak of domestic and international leisure travel, with long school breaks driving strong family arrivals. September extends the busy season as mild conditions keep tourism and business travel steady across the region.

  • March, November, and December are the quietest months at Ankara Esenboga Airport. March sits in the shoulder period before summer demand builds, while November and December see a noticeable dip as leisure travel softens following the summer and early autumn peak.

How to get from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara

  • Bus transfers are available between the airport and central Ankara. You can get to AŞTİ in about 50 minutes by taking the HAVAŞ.

  • Driving time from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara depends on traffic, but it's usually around 35 minutes.

  • Havaş airport buses run regularly between Esenboga Airport and central Ankara, with stops at key points in the city. Taxis are also widely available outside the terminal if you prefer a direct ride to your destination.

How to get to Ankara Esenboga Airport from Ankara

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, take the HAVAŞ. Hop on at AŞTİ and it'll take roughly 50 minutes to get to the airport.

  • It usually takes around 35 minutes to go from the centre of Ankara to the airport in a taxi.

  • The most common way to get to Ankara Esenboga Airport from the city is by Havas airport shuttle bus, which departs from central Ankara. Taxis are also widely used and can be picked up from main points across the city.

Ankara Esenboga Airport facilities

  • You'll find two passenger terminals at Ankara Esenboga Airport.

  • From cafes and coffee shops and fast food to grab-and-go options, you've got plenty of ways to deal with pre-flight hunger. The airport also has sit-down restaurants.

  • You can browse the shops between check-in and boarding. Explore the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, fashion and accessories, and souvenirs and gifts for any last-minute essentials.

  • Looking for a more comfortable travel experience? Airport lounges give you somewhere to have a meal, get some work done, or unwind ahead of your flight. These are the main types available at Ankara Esenboga Airport:

    • Airport lounges

    • Business and first class lounges

    • Membership lounges

    • Paid lounges

  • Parking at Ankara Esenboga Airport is set up for everything from quick stops to longer stays. Here's what you can expect:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

    • Valet

Where to stay near Ankara Esenboga Airport

  • Whether you have a late flight to Ankara Esenboga Airport or an early departure, Ibis Ankara Airport Hotel is there when convenience matters most. It's just 5 kilometres away and features a business centre, ironing services, and a first aid room.

  • Anadolu Hotels Esenboga Thermal is roughly 3 kilometres from the airport and another one for your short list. From water sports and a trouser press to ATMs, it has the essentials in place for a smooth stay.

Car rental options near Ankara Esenboga Airport

Ankara Esenboga Airport FAQs

Yes, Pegasus Airlines operates to and from both Ankara Esenboga Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, AJet operates to and from both Ankara Esenboga Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Turkish Airlines operates to and from both Ankara Esenboga Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Circular, Green Motion, Praticar, Garenta, Avec car rentals, WindyCar, Essence, Final Rentals and Auto-Union pick-up points in or near to Ankara Esenboga Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Ankara Esenboga Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Ankara Esenboga Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Ankara Esenboga Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Ankara Esenboga Airport’s departure lounge.

Ankara Esenboğa Airport Comfort Apart is the highest-rated hotel near Ankara Esenboga Airport, just 1.6km away. Other great hotels nearby include Ibis Ankara Airport Hotel (4.2km from the airport), and Dr Aslan Apart Hotel (1.1km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Ankara Esenboga Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Ankara Esenboga Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Ankara Esenboga Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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