Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Buğday Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Ulus, roughly 31 km and 30 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €55
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Buğday Hotel it is roughly 31 km, about 30 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €55 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Buğday 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 car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €18.33 | €36.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €10 | €20 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 30 min for the 31 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Buğday Hotel is a hotel in Ulus, the old centre of Ankara, close to Gençlik Park and the railway station. Gençlik Park, Ankara Railway Station and Hacı Bayram Mosque are all a few minutes' walk away, while the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara Castle and the ANKAmall shopping centre are a short drive from the hotel. Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara, Peracity Hotel and Dab Hotel Ulus are among the nearby hotels.
If you already know your departure date, book the return to Esenboğa together with your arrival transfer. Both journeys are then confirmed at a fixed price, and on the day you leave your driver collects you at Buğday Hotel at the agreed time, with no need to arrange a ride at the last minute.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Gençlik Park | 540 m | 7 min walk |
| Ankara Railway Station | 760 m | 10 min walk |
| Hacı Bayram Mosque | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| Museum of Anatolian Civilizations | 1.2 km | 16 min walk |
| Ankara Castle | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| ANKAmall | 1.8 km | 22 min walk |
| Hamamönü Old Quarter | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
Buğday Hotel → Ankara Esenboga Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 30 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Buğday Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Buğday Hotel?
Buğday Hotel sits in Ulus, roughly 31 km from the airport – about 30 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Buğday Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €55 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Buğday Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ankara Esenboga Airport to your door in Buğday Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €55 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Buğday Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Ankara). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Buğday Hotel for Ankara Esenboga Airport?
The drive is about 30 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Buğday Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Gençlik Park (540 m, 7 min walk), Ankara Railway Station (760 m, 10 min walk) and Hacı Bayram Mosque (870 m, 11 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Buğday Hotel?
For Buğday Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.