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To get to the airport from the city center by public transportation, you can get on the municipal buses which depart in front of the Lion Statues (at Zafer Kuyumcusu) according to flight times.

You can also benefit from the Sınır Tourism shuttle services which depart in front of Faikbey Caddesi Vergül Tourism in order to reach the airport from Kars city center. These shuttle vehicles depart from the city center 2 hour before the flights. Sınır Tourism shuttles provide this service for the passengers in Kars as well as the passengers coming from Ardahan. The shuttle services that you can take in front of the Sınır Tourism agency on Kongre Street depart 2 and a half hours before the flight.

Airport Information

Kars Harakani Airport serves as a one-storey terminal building that hosts domestic flights. The airport provides transportation services not only for the passengers who travel to and from Kars and its districts, but also for the passengers who would like to go the surrounding cities such as Ağrı, Ardahan and Artvin. Kars Airport has a single terminal building that has an incoming and a departing passenger lounge. There is a VIP and a CIP lounge at the airport terminal.

The airport also has a small café where you can have a snack and two buffets where you can shop for food, drinks, and newspapers and so on. A 3-staff medical team consisting of a doctor, emergency medical technician and an ambulance driver serves at a small clinic in the terminal building. Incoming passenger terminal also has car rental office and a paid car park.

You can get to Ankara’s central locations like Kızılay, AŞTİ, Gar, Sıhhiye and Ulus from the capital’s only airport Esenboğa Airport using Belko Air municipal buses, EGO buses, taxi, and personal vehicle.

You can also rent a car at Esenboğa Airport, which is located 28 km from the city center.

Belko Air

A service of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, these buses provide transportation between the airport and central locations in the city, like Kızılay, Sıhhiye, and Ulus. The 442/A and 442/K lines operate between 6 am and 12 am in both directions. These 45-passenger buses feature hostess services.

EGO Buses

The 442-3 bus line takes off at the terminal exits. While the line is infrequent it does provide transportation to AKM, Ankara Arena, Güvenpark, Ulus, and Sihhiye.

Taxi

Within the city taking a taxi is generally affordable but since the airport is located 28 km from the city center, getting to the city by taxi is a more expensive alternative.

Rental Car

Located in the domestic terminal at the Esenboğa Airport are 11 car rental agencies, including Sixt, Avis, Budget, Central and Hertz. You can rent a car to get to the city center; there are car rental agencies located in the city center as well. The city is easy to navigate by car when its not rush hour.   

Airport Information

The Esenboğa Airport is frequently used by government staff and therefore features many amenities. Those awaiting their flight in the domestic terminal can get a quick bite to eat or some coffee at Caffe Nero, Ankar Café, Bus Gate, or Bufe Ic Hat. If you prefer local Anatolian flavors head to Tadinda Anadolu. Bomonti Brasserie is ideal for those interested in international cuisine. This terminal also has fast food restaurants like Burger King.

If you’re traveling internationally, the departures and arrival terminals have many cafes, kiosks, and bars. You can also enjoy some tax-free shopping at Duty Free after you go through passport control. Both terminals have souvenir shops and kiosks that sell general items.