Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €55
- Round trip
- €110
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Ankara Esenboga Airport → Loft Tepe Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Balgat, roughly 43 km and 45 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 Loft Tepe Hotel it is roughly 43 km, about 45 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) → Loft Tepe Hotel, Balgat
- Distance
- ~43 km
- Travel time
- ~45 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 45 min for the 43 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
Loft Tepe Hotel sits on the higher ground of the Dikmen side of Çankaya, south of Balgat. Atakule Tower and Lake Eymir are a short drive away, and Kuğulu Park (Swan Park), Armada Mall, Tunalı Hilmi Street and Bilkent University are within a short drive. Asrın Park Hotel is a few minutes' walk away, while Hilton Garden Inn Ankara Çankaya lies in the wider neighbourhood.
City traffic can build up, especially in the evening on the route from Dikmen through the centre towards Esenboğa. When you plan your return transfer from Loft Tepe Hotel to the airport, choose a slightly earlier pickup time and allow extra time; your private vehicle collects you at the hotel door, the price is fixed and you pay in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Atakule Tower | 4.0 km | by car |
| Lake Eymir | 4.2 km | by car |
| Kuğulu Park (Swan Park) | 5.5 km | by car |
| Armada Mall | 5.9 km | by car |
| Tunalı Hilmi Street | 6.0 km | by car |
| Bilkent University | 6.1 km | by car |
| Middle East Technical University (METU) | 6.3 km | by car |
| Kentpark Mall | 6.8 km | by car |
Loft Tepe Hotel → Ankara Esenboga Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 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
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All prices for BalgatQuestions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Loft Tepe Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Loft Tepe Hotel?
Loft Tepe Hotel sits in Balgat, roughly 43 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Loft Tepe 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 Loft Tepe 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 Loft Tepe 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 Loft Tepe Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Dikmen, 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 Loft Tepe Hotel for Ankara Esenboga Airport?
The drive is about 45 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.
What can I find around Loft Tepe Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Atakule Tower (4.0 km), Lake Eymir (4.2 km) and Kuğulu Park (Swan Park) (5.5 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Loft Tepe Hotel?
For Loft Tepe 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.