Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport to Şahinbey Hotel Transfer & Taxi
In Ulus, about 31 km · 30 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Şahinbey Hotel is about 31 km from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB), around 30 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €55 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €100. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Şahinbey Hotel, Ulus
- Distance
- ~31 km
- Travel time
- ~30 min
- Price
- from €55 one way · €110 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €55 (3 passengers) · First Class €60 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private door-to-door, meet & greet with name sign, flight tracking, free cancellation
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (international) before departure
The hotel and its location
Şahinbey Hotel lies in Ulus, within the old town on the slopes below Ankara Castle. The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara Castle and Hacı Bayram Mosque are all a few minutes' walk away, and the Hamamönü quarter and Gençlik Park can also be reached on foot. Ankara Railway Station is a short drive. The hotel's immediate neighbours are Hotel Kale, Pınar Hotel and Yavuz Hotel.
For the return trip to the airport, keep the city-centre rush hour in mind. Getting out of Ulus can take longer in evening traffic, so leave extra time when you choose your pick-up time. Share your departure time when booking and your transfer from Şahinbey Hotel to Esenboğa will be planned around it.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Anatolian Civilizations | 340 m | 5 min walk |
| Ankara Castle | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Hacı Bayram Mosque | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Hamamönü Old Quarter | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Gençlik Park | 990 m | 13 min walk |
| Ankara Railway Station | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Kızılay Square | 2.3 km | 29 min walk |
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 2.7 km | by car |
Şahinbey Hotel to Ankara Esenboga Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 30 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 30 min before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Ankara Esenboga Airport – Şahinbey Hotel transfer.
How long is the transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Şahinbey Hotel?
Şahinbey Hotel is in Ulus, about 31 km from the airport; the drive takes around 30 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to Şahinbey Hotel?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Şahinbey Hotel?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Şahinbey Hotel. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €55 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.
Will the driver drop me at the Şahinbey Hotel entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Ankara). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Şahinbey Hotel for my flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport?
The drive takes about 30 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic departure and 3 h 30 min before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Şahinbey Hotel?
Our largest vehicle for Şahinbey Hotel is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €100 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.
What is near Şahinbey Hotel?
The closest places to the hotel: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (340 m, 5 min walk), Ankara Castle (450 m, 6 min walk) and Hacı Bayram Mosque (450 m, 6 min walk). Distances are straight-line.