A private jet charter to Ankara, Turkey’s political and administrative capital, offers discreet access to the country’s centre of government. Diplomats and executives fly in for high-profile meetings, while visitors also discover cultural landmarks such as Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations. In districts like Çankaya and Kavaklıdere, embassies stand alongside refined hotels and private venues.
Private flights to Ankara land at Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), located about 28 km from the city centre. The airport’s dedicated General Aviation Terminal ensures quick arrivals and discreet handling. From there, chauffeured transfers connect directly to government buildings, corporate offices, or luxury hotels. Though Ankara is primarily a business and diplomatic hub, selective leisure visitors are drawn to its golf courses, fine dining, and a growing calendar of cultural events.
With two decades of experience, LunaJets was the first European private jet broker to receive Argus® certification, assessed on site every two years. In Ankara, this expertise supports efficient arrivals for summits and trade fairs, as well as tailored travel for private weekend visits, combining international connectivity with trusted discretion.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet to and from Ankara?
From Ankara, the displayed Gulfstream G450 option to Antalya is estimated at €18,400, with a flight time of 1 hour. The same model to Moscow is listed at €35,300, taking around 2 hours 40 minutes. Other aircraft options may be available at lower prices. Contact LunaJets for a quotation for your itinerary and travel dates.
The tables below show indicative one-way, whole-aircraft charter prices for up to 5 of the most frequently flown aircraft models on each route. These estimates include crew, fuel and landing fees. Every quotation from LunaJets is fixed and all-inclusive, with no hidden charges.
Private jet charter prices to and from Ankara
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| Route | Estimated flight time | Aircraft model | Category | Seats | Guide price (EUR) | Guide price (GBP) | Guide price (CHF) | Guide price (USD) | Guide price (AED) | Action |
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| Ankara to or from Istanbul | 0h 55m |  Hawker 850XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €12,000 | £10,100 | CHF 11,200 | $13,400 | AED 49,400 | |
| Ankara to or from Istanbul | 1h 00m |  Bombardier Challenger 605 | Large jet | 10 | €16,900 | £14,300 | CHF 15,700 | $18,800 | AED 69,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Istanbul | 1h 00m |  Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €17,100 | £14,500 | CHF 15,900 | $19,100 | AED 70,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Istanbul | 1h 00m |  Gulfstream GIV | Super large jet | 14 | €18,000 | £15,200 | CHF 16,800 | $20,100 | AED 74,000 | |
| Ankara to or from Istanbul | 0h 55m |  Bombardier Global 5500 | Super large jet | 13-14 | €19,900 | £16,800 | CHF 18,500 | $22,200 | AED 81,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Bodrum | 1h 15m |  Cessna Citation CJ2 | Light jet | 6 | €9,800 | £8,300 | CHF 9,100 | $11,000 | AED 40,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Bodrum | 1h 15m |  Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €13,100 | £11,100 | CHF 12,200 | $14,600 | AED 53,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Bodrum | 1h 15m |  Dassault Falcon 2000LX | Large jet | 8-10 | €18,600 | £15,700 | CHF 17,300 | $20,800 | AED 76,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Bodrum | 1h 15m |  Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €19,800 | £16,700 | CHF 18,400 | $22,100 | AED 81,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Bodrum | 1h 10m |  Gulfstream G650 | Long range jet | 11-18 | €23,700 | £20,000 | CHF 22,000 | $26,500 | AED 97,400 | |
| Ankara to or from Moscow | 2h 45m |  Bombardier Challenger 300 | Super midsize jet | 8 | €30,300 | £25,600 | CHF 28,200 | $33,900 | AED 124,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Moscow | 2h 40m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €35,300 | £29,900 | CHF 32,800 | $39,400 | AED 145,000 | |
| Ankara to or from Moscow | 2h 40m |  Dassault Falcon 7X | Long range jet | 12-16 | €37,400 | £31,700 | CHF 34,800 | $41,800 | AED 153,700 | |
| Ankara to or from Moscow | 2h 40m |  Gulfstream G550 | Long range jet | 12-16 | €37,400 | £31,700 | CHF 34,800 | $41,800 | AED 153,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Moscow | 2h 35m | Gulfstream G650 | Long range jet | 11-18 | €42,300 | £35,800 | CHF 39,400 | $47,300 | AED 173,900 | |
| Ankara to or from Muğla | 1h 10m |  Hawker 400XP | Light jet | 7 | €9,900 | £8,400 | CHF 9,200 | $11,100 | AED 40,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Muğla | 1h 10m |  Cessna Citation Sovereign | Midsize jet | 9 | €14,500 | £12,300 | CHF 13,500 | $16,200 | AED 59,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Muğla | 1h 10m |  Dassault Falcon 900LX | Large jet | 12 | €18,900 | £16,000 | CHF 17,600 | $21,100 | AED 77,700 | |
| Ankara to or from Muğla | 1h 10m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €20,100 | £17,000 | CHF 18,700 | $22,500 | AED 82,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Muğla | 1h 10m | Gulfstream G550 | Long range jet | 12-16 | €21,000 | £17,700 | CHF 19,500 | $23,400 | AED 86,200 | |
| Ankara to or from Izmir | 1h 15m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €13,200 | £11,100 | CHF 12,300 | $14,700 | AED 54,200 | |
| Ankara to or from Izmir | 1h 10m | Dassault Falcon 2000LX | Large jet | 8-10 | €18,800 | £15,900 | CHF 17,500 | $21,000 | AED 77,400 | |
| Ankara to or from Izmir | 1h 10m |  Bombardier Challenger 650 | Large jet | 10 | €18,900 | £15,900 | CHF 17,500 | $21,100 | AED 77,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Izmir | 1h 20m | Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €18,900 | £16,000 | CHF 17,600 | $21,200 | AED 77,800 | |
| Ankara to or from Izmir | 1h 15m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €20,100 | £17,000 | CHF 18,700 | $22,400 | AED 82,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Antalya | 1h 05m | Hawker 400XP | Light jet | 7 | €9,100 | £7,700 | CHF 8,400 | $10,100 | AED 37,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Antalya | 1h 05m | Hawker 850XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €12,400 | £10,500 | CHF 11,500 | $13,900 | AED 51,100 | |
| Ankara to or from Antalya | 1h 00m | Dassault Falcon 2000LX | Large jet | 8-10 | €17,100 | £14,400 | CHF 15,900 | $19,100 | AED 70,100 | |
| Ankara to or from Antalya | 1h 05m | Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €17,400 | £14,700 | CHF 16,200 | $19,400 | AED 71,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Antalya | 1h 00m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €18,400 | £15,500 | CHF 17,100 | $20,500 | AED 75,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Dubai | 3h 55m |  Bombardier Learjet 60XR | Midsize jet | 7 | €33,000 | £27,900 | CHF 30,700 | $36,900 | AED 135,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Dubai | 3h 55m | Embraer Legacy 650 | Large jet | 13 | €41,500 | £35,100 | CHF 38,600 | $46,400 | AED 170,500 | |
| Ankara to or from Dubai | 3h 50m | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Large jet | 10 | €41,700 | £35,300 | CHF 38,800 | $46,600 | AED 171,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Dubai | 4h 10m |  Bombardier Challenger 850 | Super large jet | 14 | €43,800 | £37,100 | CHF 40,800 | $48,900 | AED 179,900 | |
| Ankara to or from Dubai | 3h 35m |  Gulfstream GIV-SP | Super midsize jet | 13-14 | €45,100 | £38,200 | CHF 42,000 | $50,400 | AED 185,400 | |
| Ankara to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 35m |  Cessna Citation III | Midsize jet | 8 | €15,100 | £12,800 | CHF 14,000 | $16,900 | AED 62,100 | |
| Ankara to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 45m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €18,500 | £15,700 | CHF 17,300 | $20,700 | AED 76,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 40m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €26,100 | £22,100 | CHF 24,300 | $29,200 | AED 107,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 40m | Dassault Falcon 7X | Long range jet | 12-16 | €28,700 | £24,300 | CHF 26,700 | $32,100 | AED 118,000 | |
| Ankara to or from Tel Aviv | 1h 35m | Gulfstream G650 | Long range jet | 11-18 | €32,500 | £27,500 | CHF 30,300 | $36,400 | AED 133,700 | |
| Ankara to or from Gaziantep | 1h 20m |  Cessna Citation II | Light jet | 7 | €10,000 | £8,400 | CHF 9,300 | $11,100 | AED 41,000 | |
| Ankara to or from Gaziantep | 1h 10m | Hawker 400XP | Light jet | 7 | €10,000 | £8,500 | CHF 9,300 | $11,200 | AED 41,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Gaziantep | 1h 10m | Hawker 900XP | Midsize jet | 8 | €13,400 | £11,300 | CHF 12,400 | $14,900 | AED 55,000 | |
| Ankara to or from Gaziantep | 1h 10m | Dassault Falcon 2000LX | Large jet | 8-10 | €19,000 | £16,100 | CHF 17,700 | $21,300 | AED 78,300 | |
| Ankara to or from Gaziantep | 1h 10m | Gulfstream G450 | Super large jet | 14 | €20,600 | £17,400 | CHF 19,200 | $23,000 | AED 84,600 |
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About these prices and flight statistics
Indicative prices cover the whole aircraft for a one-way flight. EUR estimates calculated on 1 October 2026. A final quotation is required for your itinerary. Understand private jet charter pricing ↗
Every quote from LunaJets is a fixed, all-inclusive price covering crew, fuel, and landing fees, with no hidden charges.
Activity data source: LunaJets analysis of ADS-B flight tracking data from January to December 2025. Contains information from adsb.lol, made available under the Open Database License (ODbL).
How guide prices are calculated
Guide prices: These indicative charter prices are generated by the LunaJets pricing model using historical charter quotations. Prices may be based on an aircraft family represented by the model shown. These estimates use a reference travel date and may differ for your chosen dates. A final quotation is required for your itinerary, travel date and aircraft availability.
EUR pricing estimates: Calculated on 1 October 2026.
Exchange rates checked on 8 October 2026. Reference rates dated 7 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1177 USD, 0.84645 GBP, 0.9309 CHF and 4.10475325 AED. Guide prices are rounded down to the nearest 100 units of the displayed currency. ECB UAE central bank
Aircraft selection and estimated flight times
Aircraft selection: The five aircraft models displayed for each route are the most frequently used on that route in the flight records. Flights across the cities’ main airports are combined when selecting them.
Estimated flight times: Flight times are calculated estimates based on route distance, aircraft performance and recorded durations for the same aircraft model or comparable flights. Times are rounded to the nearest 5 minutes and may vary with routing and operating conditions. Flight-time calibration uses records from 2020 through October 2026.
Flight activity: sources and methodology
Activity methodology: LunaJets filters and enriches the recorded flights by matching them to airports, cities and aircraft categories, then aggregating them. Figures cover 1 January to 31 December 2025. The figures include private and business jets, VIP aircraft and turboprops. Helicopters and scheduled airline flights are excluded. The data was generated on 14 October 2026. This generation date is separate from the activity year.
Definitions: A private aviation movement is one recorded departure or arrival at an airport serving a city. A flight between Ankara and another city counts once in Ankara’s route total, whether arriving or departing. A return flight counts as a separate movement. A connected city is a distinct city with at least one qualifying private aviation flight to or from Ankara during 2025. The connected-city count covers the routes included in this dataset, not just those displayed in the table.
Busiest periods: Busiest periods identify a significant seasonal concentration in recorded movements in both directions during 2025. Isolated spikes are filtered out. Year-round means no qualifying seasonal concentration was identified, although activity can vary between months. A classification requires at least 30 annual movements, 99% statistical significance and an average monthly activity rate at least 1.75 times the rest of the year. Single-month periods also require recurrence checks using January to August 2026 records.
What is the best airport for private flights to and from Ankara?
For direct access to Turkey's capital, Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB/LTAC) is the recommended choice for private aviation. Its location 28 km northeast of the city centre allows for efficient ground travel to key administrative and commercial areas. The airport’s infrastructure supports a wide range of private aircraft, ensuring a well-managed arrival and departure experience.
Airports | IATA | ICAO | Dist. |
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| Ankara Esenboğa Airport | ESB | LTAC |
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What can you do in Ankara?
Ankara boasts an exciting mix of ancient and modern attractions. When booking your private jet, you may want to start planning your Ankara itinerary so you can check out some of its best-known attractions. Be sure to include stop at:
Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum
The Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum features an astounding collection of Classical art and relics. It also showcases exhibitions dedicated to Turkish culture and history.
See the Citadel
The citadel and surrounding neighbourhood date to the Byzantine era. Popular with tourists, the area features a wide array of vendors as well as picturesque cobblestone streets, outdoor cafés, and Ottoman-era buildings and houses. It is the ideal place to buy souvenirs or antiques.
Visit the Ulus’s Roman Remnants
When visiting Ankara, be sure to check out the Roman ruins that are located in the downtown centre of Ulus. At one time, the area acted as the capital of the Roman province of Galatia.
Where should you stay in Ankara?
Ankara features many upscale and luxurious hotels that are ideal for discerning clientele. These establishments feature a wealth of amenities such as spas and concierge services. Some of the city’s most illustrious hotels include:
Where should you eat in Ankara?
Ankara features a wide array of exclusive fine-dining restaurants. Whether you’re planning to dine with colleagues or a special someone, consider booking a dinner reservation at:
Cengelhan Brasserie
Featuring Turkish and French cuisine. Cengelhan Brasserie promises a delectable culinary experience with specials like honeyed veal ribs and lamb casserole.
Kalbur Balik
Kalbur Balık features a simple setting, but the food is regarded as some of the most exotic—and delicious—in the city.
Trilye
Trilye features upscale Turkish cuisine served in an enchanting courtyard setting complemented by apricot and cherry trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the alternate airports near Ankara for private aviation and when are they relevant?
In addition to Esenboğa (ESB), there are several smaller airports around Ankara such as Guvercinlik (LTAB), Etimesgut (ANK), and Akinci (LTAE). These are primarily military or government facilities, and private use is limited. For most international private jet flights, Esenboğa remains the practical option thanks to its 24-hour operations and full customs/immigration. LunaJets will confirm if an alternate airfield can be used in special cases, but for the vast majority of clients Esenboğa is the recommended airport.
Can I bring my pet on a private flight to Ankara?
Yes, you can bring pets on a private jet to Ankara. Dogs and cats must be microchipped (15-digit ISO standard), vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before entry, and travel with a veterinary health certificate. Other standard vaccinations are required, and parasite treatments must be administered. If a rabies titer test is not provided, a 21-day quarantine at importers expense may apply. LunaJets will ensure all documents are compliant before your journey.
What visa or entry requirements apply when flying private into Ankara?
All travellers flying privately to Ankara must comply with Turkish visa rules. Many nationalities can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Others must apply for an e-Visa in advance. Passports generally must be valid at least 60 days beyond the maximum duration of stay. LunaJets will verify the specific requirements based on your citizenship and assist with visa arrangements.
How far in advance should I book a private jet to Ankara?
Ankara gets very busy during political summits, national holidays, and large conventions. Booking several weeks ahead is best for guaranteeing aircraft and slots. Still, LunaJets can often accommodate last-minute flights even when Ankara is especially busy.
Are there curfews or restricted operating hours at Ankara Esenboğa Airport for private jets?
No. Esenboğa (ESB / LTAC) operates 24 hours a day, every day, with full access for private jet movements, including handling, fuel and customs. LunaJets will coordinate your arrival or departure to match your schedule.
