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ESB Esenboga International Airport
Esenboga International Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO:LTAC) is located in the the city of Ankara, Turkey. Phone Number :+903125904000

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IATA Code

ESB

ICAO Code

LTAC

Name

Esenboga International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Turkey (TR)

City

Ankara

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+903125904000

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Airport Overview

Esenboga International Airport（ESB） is the principal international gateway for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and operates under ICAO designator LTAC. Located approximately 28 km northeast of central Ankara, it serves a substantial domestic market while supporting international passenger and cargo connections. For freight forwarders, its value lies in Ankara’s central position within Turkey, access to government and industrial demand, and the possibility of connecting cargo through scheduled passenger aircraft or dedicated freighter arrangements, subject to current airline capacity.

The supplied airport profile records operations since 1955 and identifies modern domestic and international terminal facilities opened in 2006. The airport is connected with central Ankara and the intercity bus terminal by EGO route 442. Our service team can assess the shipment’s origin, destination, commodity, connection plan and customs requirements before confirming the most suitable routing.

Airport name	Esenboga International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ESB / LTAC
Country / city	Turkey / Ankara
Airport role	International gateway and Ankara regional passenger-cargo airport
Airport telephone	+90 312 590 40 00

Key Highlights

Capital-city catchment: suitable for government-related, industrial, engineering and time-sensitive commercial shipments moving into or out of Ankara.
Domestic and international connectivity: cargo may move on direct services or through an airline hub, depending on destination, aircraft capacity and booking availability.
Central Turkey positioning: Ankara can function as an alternative gateway to Istanbul when origin, destination and inland trucking economics support the choice.
Road pre-carriage matters: the airport is outside the city centre, so pickup windows, motorway conditions and terminal acceptance cut-offs should be planned together.
Capacity is flight-dependent: passenger aircraft belly capacity, seasonal schedules and transfer restrictions can materially change the available solution.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team verifies the handling chain with the airline, appointed ground handler and customs representative before accepting a booking. Facility access, acceptance hours and commodity capability must be confirmed for each shipment rather than inferred from passenger-terminal information.

Export and import handlingAirline or ground-handler cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, documentation checks and delivery release are arranged according to the booked flight and handling contract.

Customs-controlled processingCommercial cargo normally requires customs-compliant entry or export documentation. Our team coordinates the broker and confirms whether inspection or additional approvals may affect release.

Temperature-sensitive cargoPharmaceuticals, biological materials and perishables require advance confirmation of cool-room access, handover timing, packaging and airline acceptance conditions.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance depends on the airline, proper shipping name, UN number, packing instruction, labels, declarations and the capability of the handling station.

Special cargo controlsLive animals, valuables, oversized pieces, lithium batteries and cargo requiring security screening need pre-approval and may have separate handling or routing constraints.

Road feeder coordinationFor airport-to-door or door-to-airport moves, our team aligns truck arrival, terminal acceptance and customs status to reduce storage and missed-flight exposure.

Routes & Transit Times

International export: cargo may be booked on an available direct passenger or freighter service, or routed through an airline hub serving Europe, the Middle East, Asia or North America. The actual option depends on the current timetable and allotment.
Domestic feeder network: Ankara-origin cargo may connect with other Turkish gateways when a destination is not served directly from Esenboga International Airport. Additional trucking and transfer handling should be priced and documented.
Transit planning: quoted transit is an operational estimate, not a guarantee. Airline connection minimums, security screening, customs release, weekend schedules, weather and road conditions can extend the movement.
Booking practice: our team confirms the operating carrier, transfer airport, planned connection, cargo acceptance deadline and final delivery arrangement before issuing a firm routing proposal.

No fixed flight frequency or guaranteed transit time is stated because schedules, capacity and handling conditions change by season, commodity and destination.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ankara metropolitan area: the primary catchment includes public-sector procurement, technology, telecommunications, engineering and service industries requiring reliable international supply chains.
Central Anatolia: the airport can support inland manufacturers and distributors when road collection from surrounding provinces is commercially and operationally practical.
Typical cargo profiles: aircraft and automotive components, industrial machinery parts, electronics, samples, urgent spare parts, documents, textiles and general commercial cargo may be considered subject to airline rules.
Time- and temperature-sensitive shipments: medical products, laboratory materials and selected perishables require a verified handling plan, packaging compliance and controlled handover rather than a standard booking.
Return logistics: repair returns, warranty replacements and e-commerce parcels should be checked for Turkish export, import, valuation and consignee documentation requirements before dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo acceptance and document cut-offs are flight-specific. Our team requests the confirmed terminal cut-off and builds in time for screening, truck arrival and customs processing.
Accurate cargo data: the master and house airway bills, commercial invoice, packing list, piece count, gross weight, dimensions, shipper, consignee and commodity description must match the physical cargo.
Dangerous goods and batteries: provide the UN classification, SDS where relevant, packing details and shipper’s declaration before booking. Lithium battery cargo must be assessed under the current airline and IATA requirements.
Customs and inspection: incomplete classification, missing permits, valuation questions or a customs examination may delay release. The importer or exporter should appoint an authorised broker and remain available for clarification.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo dimensions, stackability, commodity details and any special handling requirement to our service team before requesting a final quotation.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the required temperature range, packaging type, logger arrangement and maximum acceptable exposure time.
For oversized, heavy, dangerous or live-animal cargo, obtain airline and handling pre-approval before arranging pickup; do not deliver special cargo to the terminal without an acceptance reference.
Compare direct uplift with a hub connection and, where appropriate, an Istanbul gateway or road-air alternative. Our team evaluates total transit, customs exposure, trucking cost and missed-connection risk rather than freight rate alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Esenboga International Airport handle international export cargo? International cargo handling is possible when an airline service, appointed handler, customs process and commodity acceptance are available. Our team verifies the complete chain before confirming the booking.

Is a direct flight always the fastest option from Ankara? No. A direct service may have limited capacity or less suitable frequency. A hub connection or another Turkish gateway can be more practical after connection time, trucking and customs requirements are compared.

How early should cargo arrive at the airport? The required lead time depends on the operating airline, cargo type, screening, customs status and flight schedule. Our service team obtains the live cargo cut-off and recommends a truck arrival window accordingly.

What documents are normally required? A completed air waybill, commercial invoice and packing list are commonly required. Customs declarations, permits, certificates, dangerous-goods documents or origin documents may also apply according to the commodity and destination.

Can the platform arrange airport pickup and final delivery? Yes. Our service team can coordinate origin collection, airport delivery, customs brokerage support, onward trucking and final delivery, subject to the shipment route, cargo profile and local handling confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location description, telephone number and the historical terminal information above are based primarily on the supplied airport record. Operational capability, current schedules, acceptance cut-offs, handling arrangements, customs procedures and carrier availability require shipment-specific confirmation.

Airport operator and Turkish civil aviation infrastructure reference: dhmi.gov.tr
International air transport standards and airline cargo reference: iata.org
International aviation coding and standards reference: icao.int

Source domains are provided for verification of institutional and standards information. Current flight schedules, handling capacity, rates, customs decisions and transit estimates are not treated as permanent airport data and are confirmed by our service team at booking stage.