Search Flights from Ankara to Abuja

The capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport is accessible by Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle from central locations in Ankara like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus.

You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center. 

Belko Air

Belko Air provides comfortable transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, Ulus, AŞTİ, Gar and Pursaklar. You can use the 45 passenger buses 442/A and 442/K by getting on at the stops opposite the exits on the domestic arrivals floor and international arrivals floor.

Buses are equipped with internet, feature hostess services and take off every 30 minutes from 5 am till 12am and every hour from 12 am to 5 am. Taking a Belko Air bus to get to the city is an affordable option.  

EGO Buses

The Esenboğa Airport is accessible by bus line 442-3, which passes through AKM, Ankara Arena and Güvenpark. The 491 bus line provides transportation between the airport and Ulus and Sihhiye but it only operates 3 times a day during the week.

Taxi

Taking a taxi within the city is generally affordable since the distances are usually close to each other. But taking a taxi to the airport is a more expensive alternative because it is located 28 km away. You can try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fee.

Personal Car

The Esenboğa Airport has two parking lots. There is a multi-story parking lot, which allows for short-term and long-term parking, and an outdoor parking lot, which only allows for short-term parking.

Airport Information

Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.

If you’re traveling internationally, the departure and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items. 

Abuja Airport is located 20 kilometers west of the city center. Today, transfer from Abuja Airport, where many domestic and foreign tourists are visiting, to the city center is provided by public transportation such as bus or taxi motorcycle and taxis. There is a small car park, offices of car rental companies, a café with local flavors, a rest room and boutique shops at the airport.

Taxi Motorcycle

Taxi motorcycles, with a capacity of three people, provide transportation from the airport to the city center. The fares of taxi motorcycles, which are frequently used by visitors without excess luggage, is quite reasonable. You can easily get to the city center with taxi motorcycles that you can find right at the airport exit.

Bus

From Abuja Airport you can reach the city center in 35 to 40 minutes by bus. Buses are frequently used by passengers visiting the city of Abuja. One of the reasons for this is that the bus ticket prices are reasonable and they depart every 20 minutes. You can use these transportation means with daily or monthly tickets. You should be sure that you have taken the bus in the direction of your destination. Time schedules of buses are shown on the signs at the bus stops.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels offer a shuttle service for transfer from the airport to the city center. To make use of this service, you must contact the hotel authorities in advance and make a reservation.

Car Rental

You can rent a car from the car rental offices located at the airport and get to Abuja city center without losing time. You can book from a car company or ask for help from your hotel before you travel. Those who do not want to lose time with other means of transportation can easily reach the city center by renting a car.