Adnan Menderes Airport serves Izmir, Turkey's third city, on the Aegean coast.
Izmir is noted for its waterfront, the Kordon, and for being a departure point for the ruins of Ephesus.
How to get to Adnan Menderes International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to ADB
Parking near Adnan Menderes International Airport
Adjacent to the terminal is a multi-story parking lot.
Rates are in line with major Turkish hub standards.
How to get to İzmir from ADB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Izmir Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Izmir City
From Izmir Airport: One-way Private Transfer to Kusadasi
Izmir: Private Airport Transfer
Izmir Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Cesme
Car rental at Adnan Menderes International Airport
Well-known car rental brands have a counter in the arrivals area.
Bring your driver's license, passport and credit card: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Adnan Menderes International Airport
Gaziemir, around the airport
Both hotels are a few minutes on foot or by car from the terminal, in the Gaziemir area.
Best for: Dawn flights or layovers of a few hours, when it's worth staying a step from the terminal instead of taking the İZBAN.
- The TAV Airport Hotel is 7 minutes on foot from the terminal, with no need for a taxi
- No risk of missing the İZBAN because of an early or delayed flight
- Gaziemir is an industrial area: in the evening there's nothing to do on foot
- Central Alsancak remains 20-40 minutes away depending on the transport chosen
Recommended hotels
- TAV Airport Hotel Izmir 7 minutes on foot from the İZBAN station at the airport; a library and bar for those waiting for a flight, breakfast among the most praised features. View availability
- DoubleTree By Hilton Izmir Airport Opposite the Adnan Menderes terminal, about 10 minutes by car; outdoor pool and gym open all year round. View availability
Alsancak
The İZBAN leaves from the station inside the terminal, reached by escalators without ever stepping outside, and arrives in Alsancak in about 27 minutes with departures every 15 minutes; by taxi 18-22 minutes depending on traffic.
Best for: Those who want the Kordon waterfront, Alsancak's restaurants and the direct train from the airport with no changes.
- İZBAN station at the airport: you board the train without ever leaving the terminal
- Cumhuriyet Meydanı, the Kordon and Alsancak's restaurants within easy reach
- After the İZBAN station there are still a few minutes on foot to reach the hotel
- A central, touristy area, with higher prices than Gaziemir
Recommended hotels
- Swissotel Büyük Efes İzmir Historic 1964 hotel on Cumhuriyet Meydanı, 5 minutes on foot from the square; 12,000 sqm of gardens and a collection of over 800 works of art. View availability
- ibis Izmir Alsancak 4 minutes on foot from Alsancak station and 3 from the port, in the Kordonboyu district of evening bars. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
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Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, an important hub of the Aegean coast, handles domestic connections and numerous European routes.
Those departing on international flights should arrive with 2.5-3 hours' advance notice.
Map of Adnan Menderes International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is there a direct train at Izmir airport?
Yes, the İZBAN line has a station directly at the airport, connected by a covered walkway, reaching the center in about 30 minutes.
Q. Is Izmir close to Ephesus?
Yes, the famous ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus can be reached on a day trip from Izmir.
Q. How much does an İZBAN ticket cost?
About 50 TL for 2 rides, valid for 90 minutes on Izmir's public transport.
Q. Is Izmir the third city of Turkey?
Yes, an important center on the country's Aegean coast.
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