Ankara Esenboğa Airport ↔ Kızılay
Ankara Esenboğa Airport Kızılay Shuttle Schedule & Ticket Prices
The EGO 442 public bus is the most affordable way from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) to Kızılay — the heart of Ankara's city centre. The fare is 130 TRY with an AnkaraKart (contactless transit card). The bus runs every 20 minutes between 06:00 and 23:00, with hourly night services between 01:00 and 05:00. Journey time to Kızılay is approximately 60 minutes via Pursaklar, Ulus and Sıhhıye. The bus continues to AŞTİ after Kızılay (~75 min total). AnkaraKart is required — cash is not accepted. Cards can be topped up at machines in the arrivals hall before boarding. The Havaş airport shuttle also serves AŞTİ (one stop past Kızılay on the metro) for 230 TRY; for Kızılay itself, the EGO 442 is the direct and cheapest option.
Kızılay
City → Airport
Every 20 minutes 06:00–23:00. Hourly night service 01:00–05:00.
Airport → City
Every 20 minutes 06:00–23:00. Hourly night service 01:00–05:00. AnkaraKart required.
EGO 442 Public Bus: AnkaraKart (transit card) required; cash not accepted. Cards can be topped up at machines in the arrivals hall. Journey to Kızılay is approx 45–60 min; to AŞTİ approx 60–75 min.
Schedules are subject to change. Visit the EGO website for the latest information.
Return: Kızılay to Ankara Esenboğa Airport
Travelling from Kızılay back to the airport? Switch to the "City → Airport" tab in the schedule above — the same operators run return services. Fares and journey times are identical in both directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bus goes from Ankara Airport to Kızılay?▾
The EGO 442 public bus runs directly from Esenboğa Airport to Kızılay for 130 TRY (AnkaraKart required). Frequency is every 20 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00, with hourly night service 01:00–05:00. Journey time is approximately 60 minutes.
Does the EGO 442 accept cash?▾
No — EGO 442 requires an AnkaraKart contactless transit card. Cash is not accepted on board. AnkaraKart machines are located in the arrivals hall before the exit.
How long does the EGO 442 take from Ankara Airport to Kızılay?▾
Approximately 60 minutes to Kızılay. The bus continues to AŞTİ, adding another 15 minutes.
What is the difference between Havaş and EGO 442 from Ankara Airport?▾
Havaş is a private airport shuttle that goes to AŞTİ for 230 TRY — no card needed, luggage in hold, runs every 30 min. EGO 442 is the municipal bus that goes to Kızılay for 130 TRY — AnkaraKart required, no card top-up needed if you already have one. For city centre (Kızılay), EGO 442 is cheaper and more direct. For intercity buses at AŞTİ, Havaş is the simpler option.
Is there a night bus from Ankara Airport to Kızılay?▾
Yes — EGO 442 runs hourly between 01:00 and 05:00. Between 23:00 and 01:00, check the Havaş per-flight schedule or take a taxi.