About 60 minutes from Esenboğa to the city
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Places to visit in Ankara
From the castle to Anıtkabir, from museums to parks. Each one lists the nearest stop to get off at when you come in from Esenboğa.
Just landed at Esenboğa?
From the airport to the city, stop by stop.
No need to check a timetable or queue for a ticket. Collect your luggage and head to the arrivals level; the rest is three steps.
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Go to the platforms on the arrivals level
Our staff are ready at the passenger pick-up platforms outside the domestic and international arrivals exits 24/7.
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Board the bus
Buses run continuously based on passenger demand, not a fixed schedule. One way 250,00 ₺, VAT included.
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Get off at the stop nearest your destination
For the castle and museums, Ulus; for cafes and shopping, Kızılay; for intercity connections, AŞTİ. The ride takes about 60 min.
- Esenboğa Airport
- Pursaklar
- Aydınlıkevler
- Dışkapı
- Ulus (Çankırı Cd.)
- Gar
- Kızılay (Gama İş Merkezi)
- AŞTİ
The time on the map is Google's live traffic estimate; the Ankara Air ride takes about 60 min on average. All stops and places to visit
Suggested route
Ankara in a day
For a day with a morning arrival and an evening departure. Times are a suggested pace; check opening hours before you go.
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09:00
Get off at the Ulus stop
Straight from Esenboğa to the historic city centre on the continuous service.
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09:30
Ankara Castle
City views from the Akkale tower and old houses within the walls.
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11:00
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
At the foot of the castle; Hittite, Phrygian and Urartian artefacts.
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13:00
Lunch in Hamamönü
A food and coffee break among restored houses.
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15:00
Anıtkabir
A short taxi ride. Allow at least two hours for the visit.
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18:00
Kuğulu Park & Tunalı
An evening stroll and dinner; on the way back, board at the Kızılay stop.
Details
If you have an evening flight: a scheduled bus from the Kızılay stop gets you to Esenboğa in about 60 min. Be at the airport 1 hour before domestic flights and 2 hours before international flights. See departure times
Timetable
Choose your boarding stop; the next departure is highlighted for you.
From the airport to the city
Our staff are ready 24/7 at the passenger pick-up platforms outside the domestic and international arrivals exits on Esenboğa's arrivals level. Buses run continuously based on passenger demand, not a fixed schedule.
Common questions
The most asked questions if it's your first time in Ankara.