Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Buldum 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 Buldum 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) → Buldum 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
Buldum Hotel is a city hotel in Ulus, Ankara's historic centre, close to the old town that climbs towards the castle. Gençlik Park and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are a few minutes' walk away, and Hacı Bayram Mosque and Ankara Castle can also be reached on foot. Ankara Railway Station and the Hamamönü old quarter are a short drive away. Neighbouring hotels include Double Comfort Hotel, Hotel Mithat and Radisson Blu Hotel Ankara.
Travelling from Esenboğa Airport with children? Add a child seat as an extra when you book your private transfer. Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and the seat is already fitted in the vehicle, so the whole family can head straight to the door of Buldum Hotel.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Gençlik Park | 520 m | 7 min walk |
| Museum of Anatolian Civilizations | 530 m | 7 min walk |
| Hacı Bayram Mosque | 720 m | 9 min walk |
| Ankara Castle | 920 m | 12 min walk |
| Ankara Railway Station | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Hamamönü Old Quarter | 1.0 km | 13 min walk |
| Kızılay Square | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
Buldum 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 Buldum Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Buldum Hotel?
Buldum 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 Buldum 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 Buldum 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 Buldum 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 Buldum 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 Buldum 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 Buldum Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Gençlik Park (520 m, 7 min walk), Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (530 m, 7 min walk) and Hacı Bayram Mosque (720 m, 9 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Buldum Hotel?
For Buldum 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.