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Esenboga (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey. Terminal info, airlines, transport to city, and flight search on FareEagle.
ESB

Esenboga

Ankara, Turkey

🏷️IATAESB
📍CityAnkara
📞Helpline+90 312 590 4000
Esenboğa Havaalanı, 06900 Akyurt/Ankara, Turkey
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ℹ️ About Esenboga

Esenboğa Airport opened in 1955. It is operated by TAV Airports.

In 2023, the airport handled approximately 13 million passengers. Its IATA code is ESB.

Esenboğa Airport serves as the primary airport for Ankara and the surrounding region. There are plans for further terminal expansion to accommodate increasing passenger traffic.

🏢 Terminals

Esenboğa Airport has one main terminal building. It handles both domestic and international flights.

The terminal has 18 boarding gates. The airport has a capacity of 25 million passengers per year.

In 2018, a project was completed to increase the airport's capacity.

🚗 How to Reach Ankara Airport
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Metro/Rail
Ankara Metro's M4 line (Keçiören-Airport) connects to Esenboğa Airport. The journey to city center takes approximately 35 minutes. The fare is around 15-20 Turkish Lira.
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Bus
BelkoAir provides bus service to Ankara city center. Route 442 operates between the airport and Ankara Intercity Bus Terminal (AŞTİ). The fare is approximately 30 Turkish Lira.
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Taxi/Cab
Taxis are available outside the terminal. A taxi to Ankara city center costs around 300-400 Turkish Lira. Uber is available.
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Distance
28 km from Ankara city center, approximately 30 minutes without traffic, 45-60 minutes during peak hours.
🛎️ Airport Facilities
Lounges
Primeclass Lounge (International Terminal), Comfort Lounge (Domestic Terminal). Access via Priority Pass, credit card programs, or day pass purchase.
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Food & Dining
Sbarro, Burger King, Popeyes, and various cafes are available. There are 24-hour options in both the domestic and international terminals.
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Shopping
Duty-free shops are available in the international terminal. There are also souvenir shops and bookstores.
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Connectivity
Free WiFi is available throughout the airport. Connect to the "Ankara Airport Free Wi-Fi" network.
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Banking
ATMs are located in both the domestic and international terminals. Currency exchange services are available.
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Medical
A first aid station is located in the terminal. It is open 24 hours.
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Other
Prayer rooms are available. There are designated smoking areas outside the terminal building.
🅿️ Parking

Short-term, long-term, and valet parking options are available. Short-term parking is 40 Turkish Lira per hour. Daily parking rates start from 150 Turkish Lira. Pre-booking is available through the airport's website.

💡 Tips for Travellers
1
Take the M4 metro line to avoid traffic congestion when traveling to the city center.
2
Purchase an AnkaraKart for convenient payment on public transportation.
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Check the BelkoAir bus schedule in advance, as it operates less frequently than taxis.
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Compare prices between different taxi companies or Uber before choosing your ride to the city center.
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