Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Lion City Hotel Kızılay: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Kızılay, roughly 34 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay it is roughly 34 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) → Lion City Hotel Kızılay, Kızılay
- Distance
- ~34 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 34 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
Lion City Hotel Kızılay sits in the district it is named after, Kızılay, the city centre of Ankara. Kızılay Square and Kocatepe Mosque are within a short walk, while the Hamamönü Old Quarter and Anıtkabir, the Atatürk Mausoleum, are a short drive. Hamit Hotel Kızılay, NIF Ankara Hotel and Shelter Inn Hotel & Spa are close neighbours.
Landing at Esenboğa late at night? Make sure you enter your flight number when booking. The flight is tracked, so if it is delayed your driver adjusts to the new arrival time and is waiting with a name sign when you come out. No searching for a taxi at the end of a long day: you ride straight to the hotel at the fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Kızılay Square | 350 m | 5 min walk |
| Kocatepe Mosque | 490 m | 7 min walk |
| Hamamönü Old Quarter | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Tunalı Hilmi Street | 1.6 km | 21 min walk |
| Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Museum of Anatolian Civilizations | 1.9 km | 25 min walk |
| Gençlik Park | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Kuğulu Park (Swan Park) | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
Lion City Hotel Kızılay → 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Lion City Hotel Kızılay?
Lion City Hotel Kızılay sits in Kızılay, roughly 34 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Lion City Hotel Kızılay 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay. 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay?
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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay?
For Lion City Hotel Kızılay 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 Lion City Hotel Kızılay?
Closest to the hotel: Kızılay Square (350 m, 5 min walk), Kocatepe Mosque (490 m, 7 min walk) and Hamamönü Old Quarter (1.6 km, 20 min walk). Distances are straight-line.