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Anitkabir, Ankara · Every October
Republic Day in Ankara
The republic's birthday at Ataturk's mausoleum, with a parade, a torchlit procession and fireworks.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Ankara or Istanbul for October 28 to 29, 2026, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Anitkabir gets a very long queue on the day; go early or on the 28th.
- Ankara's citadel and the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations are the rest of the trip.
- Ankara Esenboga airport is about 40 minutes by road or by the airport coach to the city; Istanbul is a four hour high-speed train.
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