Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Ankara Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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ESB Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Ankara Esenboga Airport.
What to Expect
Ankara Airport (code: ESB) consists of two spacious, modern terminals (Domestic and International) connected within one building. There are up to two dozen eateries and shops, primarily on the airside, but they are reportedly quite expensive. WiFi is available to help you pass the time. And additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first-class lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Ankara Airport
We have only one review from a traveller who has experience sleeping in this airport. This reviewer had difficulties finding appropriate sleeping spots and was repeatedly questioned by airport security and staff (though language comprehension difficulties may have been partly to blame). For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, scroll down to explore more in our Ankara Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in Ankara Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near the airport:
- Ibis Ankara Airport Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Anadolu Hotels Esenboga Thermal – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Ankara Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
International Departures
Primeclass Lounge – Location: Airside, International Terminal, after passport control & security, mezzanine floor.
Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Contracted airline premium class / cardholder access.
Domestic Departures
Primeclass Lounge – Location: Airside, Domestic Terminal, after the second security check, near Gates 109-110 (via escalator). Hours: open 24 hours. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs • Contracted airline premium class / cardholder access.
Airline Lounges
- THY Domestic CIP Lounge – Temporarily Closed – Available for Turkish Airlines passengers. Hours: 24 hours. Location: Airside, Domestic Terminal, Arrivals Level, between Gate 106 and Gate 107.
Drinking Water
At the time of this update, we have no information about drinking water for travellers with refillable water bottles. If you know, click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout the terminal operate with varying schedules. A reader tells us that BTA Restro is open 24 hours a day. Location: Food court, near the fountain.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
A left-luggage office is available for short- or long-term storage. Fees are charged per day. Location: Domestic Arrivals floor. Hours: Open 24 hours.
Mobile Charging
Charging points have been reported at power pillars in Domestic Departures (near Burger King), as well as wall outlets inside Café Nero and Teras Café. Availability may be limited during busy periods.
Showers
Showers are available in the Comfort Lounge. See Airport Lounges above.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Ankara Airport.
Safety & Security
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – Baby changing facilities are available in both the Domestic and International Terminals.
Baggage Trolleys – Baggage trolleys are available for passenger use.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange offices are available in International Arrivals and International Departures.
Duty-Free & Shopping – A selection of retail shops is available. Duty-free shopping is located in the International Terminal. Opening hours vary.
Hair Salon – Parisli Cemil offers hair services for men and women. Hours are not confirmed.
Information Desks – Information desks are located in Domestic Arrivals, Domestic Departures, and International Departures.
Luggage Wrapping – Luggage wrapping services are available in the Domestic and International check-in areas and operate 24 hours.
Medical Services – PortClinic provides treatment for minor medical issues.
Pharmacy – Havalimanı Eczanesi is open 24 hours.
Prayer Area – Multiple Muslim prayer rooms (“mescits”) are available throughout the terminal and operate 24 hours.
Smoking – Smoking is permitted in designated areas, including an outdoor café terrace and a landside arrivals café.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Shuttle
ESB airport is connected to the city center and surrounding areas via shuttle bus. At least two providers service the airport. Visit the Havas website or the Belko Air website to plan your route.
Bus
City bus route 442 (Aşti – Havaalani – Kizilay) runs in a circuit between the airport and Ulus, Kizilay and Aşti Bus Station. Pick-up from the airport is located on the arrivals level outside both terminals. For schedules, route information and fares, visit the bus website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are located on-site: Avis • Budget • Garenta • Tur Mobile • Rent Go • Windycar • Avec • Green Motion • Sixt • Europcar • Enterprise • B2 Car Lease • Cantral • Myfleet • Goldcar • 5S • Payless • Papillon • Cizgi.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, no hotels offered an airport shuttle. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are available in the ground transportation area of both airport terminals on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Last updated: 2026-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.