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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. 

Ippokratis Airport, located 23 kilometers from the city center of Kos Island, which carries significant tourism potential among the islands connected to Greece, is inundated with tourists, especially in the summer months. Passengers arriving at the airport must take a taxi, bus or rent a car to reach the city center.

Taxi

Vehicles belonging to Radiotaxi, which is allowed to carry passengers by airport authorities, are waiting for 24 hours in front of and around the terminal building. You should note that there are Radiotaxi logos in the taxis to be used for transportation, and you may find it helpful to learn about the fare that you will pay for the area you are going to in advance.

Bus

You can go to the city center between 40 minutes and 1 hour depending on the intensity of the traffic with the buses moving at certain intervals from the bus stops located 5 minutes’ walk to the terminal building. You can pay in cash in buses which are the most economical transportation alternative.

Car Rental

Budget, Hertz, Avis and Kos Car Hire companies with offices in Ippokratis Airport terminals can be visited to rent a day during the day. Renting a car for those who will stay in the city for a long time can be a more economical solution to the transportation problem given that the taxi is expensive.