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How to Get from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere

Tunalı Hilmi and Kavaklıdere lie about 31 km southwest of Ankara Esenboğa Airport, on the city side with no direct rail link. Door-to-door trips take 31–45 minutes by road, while the cheapest public option takes 75–85 minutes via Kızılay.

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026 • 31.1 km road distance

Private Transfer

Recommended
31 mins •Pre-Booked
€35 - €45 (Fixed Price, Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals hall and look for your driver holding a name board in the arrivals area.
  2. Meet your pre-booked private transfer outside the terminal.
  3. Ride directly to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere; travel time about 31 minutes in normal traffic.
  4. Ask to be dropped at your hotel or exact address on Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi or Kavaklıdere.
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Official Taxi

Metered
31 mins •24/7 Rank Outside Arrivals
€22 - €27 (Taxi Meter, Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Trunk Space For 2-3 Bags
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals and use the official taxi rank outside the terminal, not touts inside.
  2. Tell the driver your destination and ask them to start the meter.
  3. The ride is about 31 km and takes around 31-45 minutes depending on traffic.
  4. Confirm card payment before departure if you need to pay by card; some taxis are cash only.
  5. Ask to be dropped on Tunalı Hilmi Caddesi or your exact address in Kavaklıdere.

AnkaraAir Coach to Kızılay

24/7 Coach
75 mins •24/7, Departures After Arriving Flights
€4.50 / Person + Last Leg
Luggage: Luggage Space Available
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow the bus signs outside Arrivals to the AnkaraAir coach stop.
  2. Buy a ticket online or from AnkaraAir staff at the stop (250 TRY, about €4.50).
  3. Ride to Kızılay (about 55 minutes), the closest coach stop to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere.
  4. From Kızılay, take a short taxi/city bus or walk uphill 20-25 minutes to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere.
  5. No rail link exists at the airport, so the walk or taxi is the final leg.

EGO Bus 442 via Kızılay

Cheapest
80 mins •Day: Every 20-25 Mins; Night: 00:01, 02:00, 04:00
€2.70 / Person + Last Leg
Luggage: Limited Luggage Space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow the bus signs outside Arrivals to the EGO 442 stop (reported on the domestic side).
  2. Board with AnkaraKart, a contactless bank card, phone NFC or cash; carry both card and cash as equipment can vary.
  3. Travel to Kızılay Güvenpark stop, about 50-60 minutes.
  4. Check the EGO CEP app or ego.gov.tr for the live schedule, especially at night.
  5. From Güvenpark, walk uphill 20-25 minutes or take a short city bus/taxi to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere.

Havaş Coach to AŞTİ

Alternative
80 mins •After Arriving Flights (No Fixed Timetable)
€4.50 / Person + Metro + Last Leg
Luggage: Luggage Space Available
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow the bus signs outside Arrivals to the Havaş coach stop.
  2. Check current payment options with Havaş before travel, as payment method is not verified.
  3. Ride to AŞTİ (about 45 minutes).
  4. At AŞTİ, take Ankaray to Kızılay (about 15 minutes).
  5. From Kızılay, take a short taxi/city bus or walk uphill 20-25 minutes to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals and insist the meter is on; some drivers may try to negotiate a flat fare.
  • Do not accept rides from touts inside the terminal; official taxis and coaches leave from the arrivals kerb.
  • Check card payment before getting into a taxi; some Ankara taxis are cash-only.
  • AnkaraKart is not sold at the airport. Carry a contactless bank card and some lira cash, as card readers on EGO 442 can be unreliable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere?

EGO bus 442 to Kızılay Güvenpark costs about €2.70, then walk 20-25 minutes or take a short city bus/taxi to Tunalı Hilmi / Kavaklıdere.

Is there a metro or train from ESB airport to Tunalı Hilmi?

No, there is no rail link to the airport. Take a road option to Kızılay, then connect by city bus, taxi or a 20-25 minute uphill walk.

How long does the airport transfer take?

Direct taxi or private transfer takes 31-45 minutes. Public buses take 55-60 minutes to Kızılay plus a 20-25 minute last leg to Tunalı Hilmi.

Can I pay for EGO bus 442 with a contactless bank card?

EGO buses are reported to accept AnkaraKart, contactless bank cards or phone NFC, but equipment varies. Carry both a contactless card and some lira cash.

Is there a 24/7 bus from ESB airport?

AnkaraAir coach runs 24/7 on demand from the airport to Kızılay. EGO 442 has only a few night departures at 00:01, 02:00 and 04:00; Havaş runs after arriving flights.

What is the best option for families with luggage?

A private transfer or official taxi is door-to-door and avoids dragging luggage uphill from Kızılay. EGO 442 has limited luggage space and requires a last leg.

More transfers from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)

Keçiören · 21.2 km Ankara Train Station (YHT) · 28 km Ulus · 28.2 km Anıtkabir · 30 km Kızılay · 30.2 km Yenimahalle · 30.3 km Çankaya (Atakule) · 33.5 km AŞTİ (Ankara Bus Terminal) · 35 km

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