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ADB Adnan Menderes International Airport

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Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) serves Izmir, about 14 km south of Izmir. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAADB
ICAOLTBJ
ServesIzmir
From centre14 km
Non-stop44
Airlines12
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation126 m

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The airport in numbers

Adnan Menderes International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Adnan Menderes International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 13M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 13M in 2018.

Opened
1987
39 years ago
Passengers / year
13M
as of 2025
Peak traffic
13M
in 2018
Elevation
126 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
TAV Airports Holding
Passengers per year, 1987–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Adnan Menderes International Airport to Izmir

The airport is about 14 km south of Izmir, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail.

Taxi & apps: Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument. Estimated fare to the centre: ₺278–₺441.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min₺278–₺441
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ADB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Bodrum141 km149 min₺2662–₺4228
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Adnan Menderes International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~₺278–₺441 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Izmir ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Adnan Menderes International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 44 destinations, operated by 12 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: SunExpress · Pegasus Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Transavia France · Atlasjet · Onur Air · easyJet · Lufthansa · Aer Lingus · Harmony Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Adnan Menderes International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Adnan Menderes International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Izmir shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Adnan Menderes International Airport to the centre of Izmir?
Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail. The airport is about 14 km south of Izmir, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Adnan Menderes International Airport to Izmir?
Roughly ₺278–₺441 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Adnan Menderes International Airport?
Insist the driver runs the meter ('taksimetre'). BiTaksi and Uber (which dispatches a yellow taxi) avoid a price argument.
What's the cheapest way from Adnan Menderes International Airport to Izmir?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail.
Can I get from Adnan Menderes International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Istanbul (IST): M11 metro + HAVAIST buses to the centre. Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): M4 metro + Havabüs. Antalya, İzmir have a tram/light rail. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Adnan Menderes International Airport?
About 44 destinations, including Istanbul, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Adana. 12 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Adnan Menderes International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Adnan Menderes International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Adnan Menderes International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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