Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Elegant Otel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kızılay, roughly 35 km and 35 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 Elegant Otel it is roughly 35 km, about 35 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) → Elegant Otel, Kızılay
- Distance
- ~35 km
- Travel time
- ~35 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 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 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 35 min for the 35 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Elegant Otel is a city hotel in Ankara, a little outside the Kızılay centre and not far from Anıtkabir. The Atatürk Mausoleum is a few minutes' walk away, while Armada Mall, Kızılay Square, Ankara Railway Station and Gençlik Park are a short drive. Nearby hotels include Bahçelievler Hotels, Joyfull Hotel by GNL and Volonte Hotel.
Travelling to Ankara as a group of colleagues, friends or a larger family? Rather than splitting into several taxis at Esenboğa Airport, book one larger vehicle for everyone. The passenger and luggage capacity is listed for each vehicle, so you can easily pick the right size. The driver meets the whole group with a name sign.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Armada Mall | 1.8 km | 24 min walk |
| Kızılay Square | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Ankara Railway Station | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| Gençlik Park | 2.5 km | by car |
| Kocatepe Mosque | 2.7 km | by car |
| Tunalı Hilmi Street | 3.1 km | by car |
| Museum of Anatolian Civilizations | 3.3 km | by car |
Elegant Otel → Ankara Esenboga Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 35 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Elegant Otel.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Elegant Otel?
Elegant Otel sits in Kızılay, roughly 35 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Elegant Otel 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 Elegant Otel 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 Elegant Otel. 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 Elegant Otel?
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 Elegant Otel for Ankara Esenboga Airport?
The drive is about 35 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Elegant Otel?
For Elegant Otel 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.
What can I find around Elegant Otel?
Closest to the hotel: Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) (780 m, 10 min walk), Armada Mall (1.8 km, 24 min walk) and Kızılay Square (2.1 km, 27 min walk). Distances are straight-line.