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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. 

There are multiple ways to reach the city center of Sale from West Sale Airport. The most practical of these is undoubtedly the airport pick-up. If comfort is a higher priority you can choose car rental or transfer services. You can contact the hotel and request a transfer beforehand to avoid wasting any time waiting at the airport. It takes a maximum of 20 minutes to drive to the center of Sale, which is around 10 km from West Sale Airport.

Taxi

The taxis that depart from the taxi stops you can easily see in front of the West Sale Airport terminal as soon as you step outside provide service 24 hours a day and apply a constant price day and night. It is possible to reach the center of Sale from West Sale Airport for around 20-24 Australian Dollars (£10-13) according to your final destination.

Car Rental

Instead of renting a car just for an hour to get to Sale from West Sale Airport, you can rent one for a few days and explore the surrounding areas. There are local and international car rental agencies with offices at the airport terminal that you can choose from. It’s possible to reach Sale in 10-12 minutes this way, and you will need an internationally recognized driver’s license. Take Settlement Rd or Princes Hwy/A1 to reach the city center as soon as possible.