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How much is a taxi in Ankara? Fares & Calculator

From ₺65 + ₺40/km

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Ankara taxis start at ₺65 plus ₺40/km, with a ₺200 minimum. A 35 km trip (Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Kizilay) runs about €26.6 (₺1,465).

Tariff data updated: 2026-09-05

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Ankara taxis run on the city meter, updated in March 2026 to ₺65 to start and ₺40 per kilometre, with a ₺200 minimum. There is no night tariff, so the rate is the same 24 hours a day, and the per-kilometre figure is among the lower ones for a big Turkish city.

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Distance: 35 km

Estimated metered fare · 35 km

≈ €26.6

₺1,465 on the meter

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Estimate uses Ankara's official taxi tariff (opening ₺65 + ₺40/km, minimum ₺200). Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.

Common Ankara taxi trips

Trip	Distance	Est. fare
Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Kizilay	35 km	€26.6 (₺1,465)
Esenboga Airport (ESB) → Kartalkaya (drivers quote flat rates)	190 km	€139.2 (₺7,665)	Details →

Esenboğa Airport (ESB) is about 28 km north of the centre, so a metered taxi to Kızılay or the ministries district runs into four figures, mostly because of the distance rather than a high tariff. The airport shuttle buses are a cheap, frequent alternative into town, which is handy given Ankara is more of a business and government city than a tourist one.

Taxi vs other ways into town

Option	Duration	Price	Notes
Metered taxi	30–45 min	~₺1,200–1,500 to Kızılay	Distance, not tariff, is what costs
Airport shuttle bus	40–55 min	~₺150–250	Frequent; to the centre
Private transfer ↗	30–45 min	fixed, quoted before you fly	Door to door, meets you at arrivals

Avoid the common taxi scams

Check the meter is on before you set off. Ankara is a business city and the airport run is mostly straightforward.
For the airport, the shuttle buses into the centre are cheap and frequent if you would rather not pay for the taxi distance.
Pay by card or app where you can. Most city taxis take cards, but a little cash is a sensible backup.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi in Ankara?

Since March 2026 the meter starts at ₺65 and adds ₺40 per kilometre, with a ₺200 minimum. The per-kilometre rate is fairly low for a big city; the airport run costs more because of the distance.

Is there a night tariff for taxis in Ankara?

No. Ankara uses a single 24-hour rate, confirmed for 2026. There is no separate night surcharge, despite what some older guides claim.

How much is a taxi from Esenboğa Airport to the centre?

Esenboğa (ESB) is about 28 km from Kızılay, so a metered taxi is roughly ₺1,200–1,500. The airport shuttle buses into the centre are a much cheaper alternative.

Do Ankara taxis take credit cards?

Most do, but carry a little cash as a backup. Paying by app also avoids any meter disputes.

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