# ESB — Esenboğa International Airport > Machine-readable reference for ESB. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/esb HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/esb Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/esb.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ESB.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-12T07:26:50.603+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Esenboğa International Airport - IATA: ESB - ICAO: LTAC - City: Ankara - Country: TR (TR) - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul - Distance from city: 28 km (17 mi) northeast of central Ankara - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 13.0M - Hub for: Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus Airlines - Official website: https://esenbogaairport.com ## Overview Welcome Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) in Ankara may not be as grand as some of its counterparts, but what it offers in return is a stress-free travel experience. Serving around 13 million passengers annually, this compact hub features a single terminal that seamlessly integrates domestic and international flights. Located 28 km northeast of central Ankara, ESB is favored for its short walking distances, swift security clearance most of the day, and cost-effective public bus connections directly into the city. In contrast to the hustle of Istanbul’s airports, it’s often described by frequent flyers as a low-stress alternative, particularly for domestic transits. At a glance Passenger Volume: 13.0 million per year Runways: 2 Terminals: 1 (integrated Main Passenger Terminal) Hubs: Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus Airlines Distance to City: 28 km (17 mi) northeast of Ankara Terminals & layout The Main Passenger Terminal at ESB is your all-in-one stop for both domestic and international flights. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Qatar Airways use this terminal, ensuring easy and convenient transfers between flights. The design minimizes travel distances between check-in, sec… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Passenger Terminal (integrated domestic and international)** — airlines: Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ukraine International Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/terminals/item ## Dining (20) - **Anadolu Sofrası** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/anadolu-sofras - **Ankara Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/ankara-cafe - **Aviation Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/aviation-cafe - **BTA Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/bta-cafe - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/burger-king - **Cafe Crown** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/cafe-crown - **Café Rigoletto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/cafe-rigoletto - **Caffe Nero** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/caffe-nero - **Efes Pub** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/efes-pub - **Green Fields** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/green-fields - **Gürme** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/gurme - **Kokpit Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/kokpit-cafe - **Landside Food Court** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/landside-food-court - **Mado** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/mado - **Odeon Cafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/odeon-cafe - **Popeyes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/popeyes - **Sbarro** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/sbarro - **Simit Sarayı** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/simit-saray - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/restaurants/subway ## Lounges (8) - **AnadoluJet Lounge** — access: Domestic, airline/status access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/anadolujet-lounge - **CIP Lounge** — access: International, paid/contracted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/cip-lounge - **Primeclass Lounge Domestic** — domestic · access: Domestic, Priority Pass/Amex/paid URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/primeclass-lounge-domestic - **Primeclass Lounge International** — international · access: International, Priority Pass/Amex/paid · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/primeclass-lounge-international - **TAV Airport Hotel Day Rooms** — access: Terminal, landside rest area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/tav-airport-hotel-day-rooms - **Turkish Airlines Lounge Domestic** — domestic · access: Domestic, airline/status access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/turkish-airlines-lounge-domestic - **Turkish Airlines Lounge International** — international · access: International, airline/status access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/turkish-airlines-lounge-international - **VIP Government Lounge** — access: Terminal, invitation only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/lounges/vip-government-lounge ## Shops (18) - **Accessorize** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/accessorize - **ATU Diplomatic Store** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/atu-diplomatic-store - **ATU Duty Free** — International · Duty Free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/atu-duty-free - **Baggage Wrapping Service** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/baggage-wrapping-service - **D&R** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/d-r - **Eczane Pharmacy** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/eczane-pharmacy - **Goldstore** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/goldstore - **LC Waikiki** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/lc-waikiki - **Migros Jet** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/migros-jet - **Old Bazzar** — International · Souvenir URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/old-bazzar - **Osse** — Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/osse - **Saat&Saat** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/saat-saat - **Souvenir Anatolia** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/souvenir-anatolia - **Techno Mobile** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/techno-mobile - **Tobacco Shop** — International · Tobacco URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/tobacco-shop - **Toyzz Shop** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/toyzz-shop - **Travel & More** — Domestic URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/travel-more - **Turkish Delights Shop** — International URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/shops/turkish-delights-shop ## Parking (8) - **Bus and Coach Parking** — Commercial URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/bus-and-coach-parking - **CIP Parking Area** — Restricted access · 12/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/cip-parking-area - **Hotel Shuttle Parking** — Designated zone · 5/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/hotel-shuttle-parking - **Multi-Storey Car Park** — Short/long stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/multi-storey-car-park - **Open Air Car Park** — Economy · 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/open-air-car-park - **Staff Parking** — Restricted URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/staff-parking - **Taxi Holding Area** — Commercial URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/taxi-holding-area - **Valet Parking** — Premium · 55/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (12) - **AnkaraAir** — Bus · 60 min · Varies based on flight times URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/ankaraair - **AnkaraAir** — Shuttle · 60 min · Variable (22:00 - 05:30 based on flight times) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/ankaraair-shuttle - **Car Rentals** — Car rental · ≈30-40 min ESB–central Ankara driving in normal traffic["https://www.yelp.com/biz/ankara-esenbo%C4%9Fa-havaliman%C4%B1-ankara"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/car-rentals - **EGO 442** — Bus · 30-40 min · ≈₺25-30 with AnkaraKart (standard EGO fare level, not airport‑premium)["https://www.ego.gov.tr/tr/sayfa/5249/ankarakart-ucret-tarifesi"] · Regular intervals URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/ego-bus-442 - **Havaş Servisleri** — Shuttle · 30 min · Every 30 minutes from 05:00 to 22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/havas-shuttle - **Hotel Shuttles** — Minibus/van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Private Transfer Services** — Car/van · ≈30-40 min ESB–central Ankara in normal traffic (same corridor as taxis)["https://www.reddit.com/r/Turkey/comments/1690p1h/ankara_airport_transfer_for_group/"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/private-transfer-services - **Regional Bus Connections** — Intercity coach · EGO 442 ESB–AŞTİ ≈40-50 min; then typical Ankara–Cappadocia coach ≈4.5-5.5 hours depending on route["https://www.ego.gov.tr/tr/sayfa/3486/442-nolu-esenboga-havalimani-kizilay-asti"]["https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g298656-i793-k10970114-Ankara_Cappadocia_tour-Ankara.html"] · Intercity buses from AŞTİ to major cities run throughout the day and evening; exact frequency varies by route["https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g298656-i793-k10970114-Ankara_Cappadocia_tour-Ankara.html"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/regional-bus-connections - **Car Rentals** — Other · ≈30-40 min ESB–central Ankara driving in normal traffic["https://www.yelp.com/biz/ankara-esenbo%C4%9Fa-havaliman%C4%B1-ankara"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/rental-cars - **Ride-Hailing Taxis** — App-based taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/ride-hailing-taxis - **Taxi Service** — Taxi · 30 min · ≈₺300-400 ESB–Kızılay on the meter depending on traffic and tolls["https://www.reddit.com/r/Turkey/comments/13kmlrj/ankara_airport_to_city_centre/"] · On demand from the official taxi rank 24/7["https://www.yelp.com/biz/ankara-esenbo%C4%9Fa-havaliman%C4%B1-ankara"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/taxi-service - **Tour Coaches** — Bus · Varies widely by tour; one Cappadocia tour report mentions ≈5 hours Ankara–Cappadocia including a brief stop["https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g298656-i793-k10970114-Ankara_Cappadocia_tour-Ankara.html"] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/esb/transport/tour-coaches ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Clear security early to enjoy the Primeclass Lounge above international departures, which operates 24/7—perfect for lounge-hopping aficionados. - _Money_: Choose the EGO 442 city bus for a budget-friendly trip to the city at just ₺25-30. - _Time_: Be aware that Havaş and AnkaraAir shuttles aren't operational 24/7; double-check and plan for a taxi if you have a late or early flight. - _Quiet_: Use the Primeclass Lounge Domestic for a quieter wait if flying domestic routes, a haven when compared to busier hubs like Istanbul. - _Avoid_: Don't linger landside if transitioning from domestic to international; security and passport lines can back up with flight banks. - _Local_: For a practical overnight stay, the nearby Büyük Anadolu Thermal Hotel is often recommended. - _Avoid_: Beware of the smell of smoke from designated areas, especially when choosing where to sit near café zones in the terminal. - _Insider_: The Primeclass Lounge staff often allow flexible stays above the nominal three-hour limit when it's not busy. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ESB.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/esb/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/esb/departures — HTML page with live departures