Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Grand Mercure Ankara: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Söğütözü, roughly 37 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 Grand Mercure Ankara it is roughly 37 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) → Grand Mercure Ankara, Söğütözü
- Distance
- ~37 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 37 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
Grand Mercure Ankara stands in the Söğütözü business district on Eskişehir Road, one of the capital's main corridors for offices and conferences. Armada Mall is a short walk away, while Anıtkabir and Wonderland Eurasia (Ankapark) are each a short drive. Downtown Ankara Hotel is right next door, and Mövenpick Ankara and JW Marriott Hotel Ankara are only a few minutes' walk away.
Coming as a team for a conference or meeting? Check the passenger and luggage capacity listed for each vehicle and choose a larger one for your group. That way everyone, along with suitcases and presentation material, travels together from Esenboğa Airport and arrives at the hotel at the same time.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Armada Mall | 300 m | 4 min walk |
| Middle East Technical University (METU) | 2.1 km | 26 min walk |
| Kentpark Mall | 2.7 km | by car |
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 2.8 km | by car |
| Ankara Railway Station | 3.9 km | by car |
| Wonderland Eurasia (Ankapark) | 4.0 km | by car |
| Kızılay Square | 4.0 km | by car |
| Gençlik Park | 4.4 km | by car |
Grand Mercure Ankara → 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 Grand Mercure Ankara.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Grand Mercure Ankara?
Grand Mercure Ankara sits in Söğütözü, roughly 37 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Grand Mercure Ankara 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 Grand Mercure Ankara 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 Grand Mercure Ankara. 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 Grand Mercure Ankara?
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 Grand Mercure Ankara 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 Grand Mercure Ankara?
For Grand Mercure Ankara 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 Grand Mercure Ankara?
Closest to the hotel: Armada Mall (300 m, 4 min walk), Middle East Technical University (METU) (2.1 km, 26 min walk) and Kentpark Mall (2.7 km). Distances are straight-line.