---
iata: ESB
name: Ankara Esenboğa Airport
city: Ankara
country: Turkey
lastUpdated: '2026-09-19'
officialWebsite: 'https://esenbogaairport.com/'
sources:
  - >-
    https://esenbogaairport.com/en-EN/airport-facilities-services/primeclass-lounge/page/primeclass-lounge-international-terminal
  - >-
    https://esenbogaairport.com/en-EN/to-from-the-airport/airport-transportation/page/havas-shuttle
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/ankara-esenboga-international/esb1-primeclass-lounge
  - >-
    https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/ankara-esenboga-international/esb-primeclass-lounge
quickFacts:
  - 'IATA ESB / ICAO LTAC — Ankara Esenboğa, capital gateway (TAV)'
  - >-
    Priority Pass: Primeclass Domestic 24h (food 07:00–23:00) between Gates
    109–110
  - >-
    Priority Pass: Primeclass International 24h — temporarily closed; alternate
    ~150–180 m away
  - >-
    Official HAVAŞ stops Intl Arrivals cols 22–23 / Domestic Arrivals cols 3–5;
    fares on havas.net
  - Bus 442 Airport–ASTİ–Kızılay (ankaraair.com); taxi esenbogataksi.com
  - No official MCT or security wait minutes published — omitted
bentoTips:
  - label: Lounge hours
    title: Primeclass listed 24h on Priority Pass
    detail: Max stay 3 hours both sides; under-2 free; digital card accepted.
    summary: 'Domestic food service 07:00–23:00 only per PP.'
    category: timing
  - label: Find it
    title: Domestic Gates 109–110; International mezzanine
    detail: >-
      Official: International Primeclass through Duty Free on the mezzanine when
      the main room is open.
    summary: >-
      International primary lounge under refurb — follow PP alternate ~150–180
      m.
    category: terminal
  - label: Food window
    title: Domestic buffet effectively daytime/evening
    detail: >-
      Overnight access may mean drinks/seating without full buffet — confirm on
      arrival.
    summary: 'PP: food served 07:00–23:00 daily on Domestic Primeclass.'
    category: food
  - label: Refurb
    title: International Primeclass temporary location
    detail: >-
      Disruption status minor — airport open; PP access continues via the
      temporary room.
    summary: >-
      PP: temporarily closed for refurbishment; alternate lounge available
      nearby.
    category: status
lounges:
  - name: Primeclass Lounge (Domestic)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 (food 07:00–23:00)'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 3h; under-2 free; no dress code; no
        smoking/vaping)
    bestFor:
      - PP holders on domestic Ankara departures
    summary: >-
      Between Gates 109–110 with 24h listing but mid 3.8 PP rating and daytime
      food window.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: Domestic Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, complimentary)'
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
  - name: Primeclass Lounge (International)
    zone: airside
    hours: 'Priority Pass: 00:00–23:59 (temporary alternate during refurb)'
    access:
      - >-
        Priority Pass (max stay 3h; under-2 free; temporary location ~150–180 m
        from main room)
    bestFor:
      - >-
        PP holders on international ESB departures willing to use the temporary
        room
    summary: >-
      Main mezzanine room under refurbishment; PP still lists access via nearby
      alternate.
    verdict: depends
    terminal: International Terminal
    amenities:
      - Air conditioning
      - 'Alcoholic drinks (standard, complimentary)'
      - Digital card accepted
      - Disabled access
      - Flight information
waterOptions: []
airportistScore: 6.9
slug: esb
region: Middle East
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# Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)
Ankara, Turkey · Middle East
Ankara capital gateway with Priority Pass Primeclass on Domestic (Gates 109–110, 24h listing) and International (temporary alternate during mezzanine refurb). HAVAŞ and bus 442 to the city.
## Airportist Score

**6.9 / 10**
Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge).
- Ease of use (25%): 7.0 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
- Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
- Food & retail (15%): 6.8 — Food and retail quality and variety.
- Ground access (15%): 7.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
- Reliability (15%): 6.6 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
- Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality.

## At a glance

- Passengers: undefined
- Terminals: Domestic + International (combined complex)
- Typical security: undefined min
- On-time: undefined%
- Disruption: minor

## Best for

- Priority Pass holders connecting through Ankara
- Domestic banks between Gates 109–110
- Travelers using published HAVAŞ / bus 442 links

## Watch out for

- International Primeclass under refurb — use temporary alternate (~150–180 m)
- Domestic PP rating mid (~3.8); food 07:00–23:00
- No published MCT
- Confirm live HAVAŞ fares

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