When does the fair open?

The fair will open to visitors on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will close on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Entry to the fair is free.

TRANSPORTATION BY PRIVATE VEHICLE

You can reach the Capital City National Garden (AKM) Fairgrounds by private vehicle.

TRANSPORTATION BY METRO

M1-M2-M3 Line (Batıkent/Sincan – Kızılay/Çayyolu): Get off at the AKM (Atatürk Cultural Center) stop. After exiting the stop, you can enter the fairgrounds with a short walk of approximately 1-2 minutes.
M4 Line (Keçiören – Kızılay): Again, get off at the AKM stop and you can reach the area directly without transferring.

TRANSPORTATION BY BUS

Lines Passing Through Istanbul Road: Almost all EGO and public buses using the Istanbul Road route pass near the National Garden.

Prominent Lines: Lines 442 (Airport), 419, 450, 502, 504, 514 and 523 pass through the area. You can get off at the “Atatürk Cultural Center” or “Ankara Metropolitan Municipality” stops.

TRANSPORTATION BY TRAIN (BAŞKENTRAY)

This is a logical option if you are coming from Etimesgut, Sincan, or Mamak.

Ankara Train Station / High-Speed ​​Train Station: After getting off the train, you can reach Millet Bahçesi with approximately a 10-15 minute walk or a one-stop metro transfer.

The fair will be held at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Cultural Center (AKM) Exhibition Area in Ankara.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Opening Ceremony (Optional) 13:00 – 19:00

Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00-19:00

Friday, September 25, 2026
10:00-19:00

Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:00-19:00

Fuel support is provided for organized bus tours for groups. Bus tours for visitors are organized through Chambers of Agriculture, District Governorates, and Municipalities.