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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. 

Simferopol, which is the capital of the Autonomous Republic Crimea, is one of the cities with critical importance in terms of agriculture, trade and industry. Simferopol, which has a very low population ratio, welcomes its visitors at Simferopol International Airport, which is the only airport that provides international transportation services within Crimea. The city center consists of the Lenin Square, which hosts many events, concerts and activities.

It is possible to say that public transportation facilities are good in Simferopol. Minibuses known as Marshrutka in Slavic countries provide transportation to many parts of the city.  It is also possible to travel taking the advantage of buses and trolleybuses. There are four main bus terminals in the city.

These are the Central Terminal, Resort Station, Eastern Station and West Station. Although there is a railway station in the city, the station is only used for intercity or international travel. You can travel from the airport to the city center, railway station, central bus terminal and many of the frequently preferred bus stations by public transportation options. You can take a taxi, rent a car or take the advantage of private shuttle services for a more comfortable journey.

Bus

Bus is known as the public transportation which is the most frequently preferred and affordable option for transportation to the city center. The buses depart from the front of the "Krimtrolleybus" sign that you can see in the park area next to the arriving passenger section of the airport. At the station, you can find a bus departing within a few minutes without waiting too much.

The buses also serve at night for transportation to the city center from the airport. The bus number 49 departs at 10-minute intervals directly to the central bus terminal.

49A is a bus line serves at night for transportation to the railway station and the “Resort” bus station. The bus number 98 departs every 15 minutes to the railway station and Kurortnaya Station, which is the central bus station in the western region.

The bus number 100 goes to “Eastern” bus station. The bus number 115 departs at 15-minute intervals on a route similar to the line 98. Travel by bus takes about 30 and 40 minutes.

Trolleybus

Trolleybus is also one of the transportation options preferred as much as the buses to reach the city center from the airport. However, tickets for trolleybus cost higher than the buses.  

The trolleybus number 54 departs every 12 minutes for transportation between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station. The trolleybus number 55 departs to “Kurortnaya” station, city center, central bus terminal and Yalta area at 14-minute intervals. The trolleybus number 9 provides transportation services between the airport and the railway station, central bus terminal and “Resort” bus station.

Taxi

The taxis that you can easily get at the airport offer a comfortable transportation alternative. If you are planning to take a taxi, it would be useful to bargain with the driver about taxi fare in advance. Instead of taking a taxi, it is also possible to choose from private transportation companies that you can make an online reservation and reach wherever you want to go.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another comfortable transportation option your can prefer in Simferopol. If you want, you can rent a car from the nearby car rental companies after landing at the airport, or you can also make your reservation online to book your car before your flight.