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İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Also known as: Izmir Airport, ADB Airport, Adnan Menderes Airport.

ADB · LTBJ · İzmir

Airport facts

Name
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport
IATA code
ADB
ICAO code
LTBJ
City
İzmir
Country
Turkey
Address
Gaziemir, 35410 İzmir, Turkey
Coordinates
38.2924, 27.1570
Time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Terminals
Two terminals linked by a walkway: the International Terminal (2006) and the Domestic Terminal (2014)

About İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is the main airport for İzmir, Turkey's third-largest city, and for the Aegean coast around it. It stands in the Gaziemir district, about 14 km (9 miles) south of the city center, beside the D.550 highway, and TAV Airports runs it.

Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus and SunExpress link İzmir with Istanbul, Ankara and cities across Turkey, and Pegasus and SunExpress also fly to Germany, the UK and other European countries. In summer, Jet2.com, easyJet, Corendon, British Airways, Eurowings and others add seasonal flights from the UK and Europe. The airport handled about 12.7 million passengers in 2025.

There are two terminals, an International Terminal opened in 2006 and a Domestic Terminal opened in 2014, linked by a pedestrian walkway. The İZBAN commuter rail station next to the airport has trains to the city center.

From the airport, many travelers head into İzmir itself, to Alsancak, Konak and the waterfront. Others go west along the peninsula to Çeşme and Alaçatı, about 85 km away, or south to Selçuk and the ruins of Ephesus and on to the resort town of Kuşadası, about an hour or a little more by road.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

TAV Airports, for the owner DHMİ (General Directorate of State Airports)

Passengers per year

About 12.7 million in 2025, of which about 7.6 million domestic and 5.1 million international

Runways

Two parallel runways, 16L/34R and 16R/34L, each 3,240 m

Terminals

International Terminal (2006) and Domestic Terminal (2014)

Opened

1987

Arrival tips for İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport

On an international flight you arrive at the International Terminal and go through passport control first; check before you fly whether your nationality can enter Turkey visa-free or needs an e-Visa. Flights from Istanbul, Ankara and other Turkish cities arrive at the Domestic Terminal with no passport checks.

After passport control, collect your bags at baggage claim and walk through customs into the arrivals hall. The International Terminal's arrivals level has ATMs, a bank and a currency exchange, and left luggage, so it is a good place to get some Turkish lira before you go outside.

Car rental desks are in the arrivals area, and official taxis wait at the taxi stand outside the terminals. For the city, follow the signs to the İZBAN station next to the airport, or to the Havaş bus stop. Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers at the arrivals exit with a name sign.

Turkey is on Turkey Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving time.

Ground transportation

İZBAN is the quickest public option into İzmir; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage or for Çeşme, Alaçatı and Kuşadası.

  • İZBAN commuter rail

    Trains stop at the airport station about every 10 minutes at peak times and every 20 minutes off-peak, running north to Alsancak and the city center. Stations can be a walk from hotels, which is harder with heavy luggage.

  • Havaş airport bus

    Havaş buses run between the airport and central İzmir in about 35 to 60 minutes, and Havaş also has a service to the bus station in Kuşadası. Buses are timed around flights and drop you at fixed stops, not at your hotel.

  • ESHOT city buses

    ESHOT routes 200, 202, 204 and 206 link the airport with central İzmir, with many stops on the way.

  • Taxi from İzmir airport

    Official taxis wait at the taxi stand outside the terminals and go door to door. Agree on the meter or the fare before you set off, especially for longer trips to the coast.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you at the arrivals exit, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Çeşme, Alaçatı or Kuşadası, where there is no direct train.

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Moving between terminals

  1. Walking

    A pedestrian walkway with moving walkways links the International and Domestic Terminals, a walk of about five minutes.

Terminals

International Terminal

Handles flights to and from other countries, including the summer flights from the UK and Europe. Passport control and customs are here.

Domestic Terminal

Handles flights within Turkey, such as those from Istanbul and Ankara, with no passport control on arrival.

Airlines and destinations

Turkish carriers fly from both terminals: domestic flights use the Domestic Terminal and flights abroad the International Terminal. Many European routes are seasonal.

Aegean Airlines International Terminal

Athens, Thessaloniki (seasonal)

AJet Domestic Terminal

Ankara, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Ercan, Şanlıurfa and more

British Airways International Terminal

London Heathrow (seasonal)

Corendon Airlines International Terminal

Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Nuremberg, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Stuttgart, Vienna (seasonal)

easyJet International Terminal

London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester (seasonal)

Eurowings International Terminal

Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart (seasonal)

Jet2.com International Terminal

Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle (seasonal)

Lufthansa International Terminal

Munich (seasonal)

Pegasus Airlines

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Ankara, Adana, Trabzon, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Barcelona, Madrid, London Stansted, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Vienna, Zürich, Jeddah and more

Saudia International Terminal

Jeddah, Riyadh (seasonal)

SunExpress

Antalya, Adana, Trabzon, Erzurum, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Munich, Vienna, Zürich and more

Transavia International Terminal

Lyon, Paris Orly (seasonal)

TUI fly Belgium International Terminal

Brussels, Ostend/Bruges (seasonal)

Turkish Airlines Domestic Terminal

Istanbul

Facilities

  • ATMs

    Cash machines are in both terminals.

  • Currency exchange

    A bank and a currency exchange office are on the arrivals level of the International Terminal.

  • Left luggage

    Baggage storage is in the international arrivals area.

  • Prayer rooms

    Prayer rooms (mescit) on the landside are open 24 hours a day.

  • First aid

    A first aid clinic operates inside the airport.

  • Post office

    A post office is on the arrivals floor.

  • Car rental

    Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar and Sixt have desks at the airport.

  • Shops and restaurants

    Cafes, restaurants and duty-free shops are in both terminals, some of them open around the clock.

  • Airport hotel

    The TAV Airport Hotel is next to the terminal building.

Airport lounges

  • Primeclass Lounge, International Terminal

    On the second floor of the departures area, after passport control and security, open 24 hours. Priority Pass members and other eligible passengers can enter; stays are limited to three hours.

  • Primeclass Lounge, Domestic Terminal

    In the departures area of the Domestic Terminal, for eligible airline passengers and members of lounge programs that list it, such as American Express Platinum.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for wheelchair or mobility assistance when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly, so staff can meet you at the aircraft.

  • Reduced mobility

    The terminal elevators are accessible to wheelchair users, and accessible restrooms are on both the arrivals and departures floors.

Parking

Multi-story parking garage

The airport's multi-story parking garage has more than 2,200 spaces, a short walk from the terminals.

Frequently asked questions

How far is İzmir airport from the city center?

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport is in Gaziemir, about 14 km (9 miles) south of the city center. By car or taxi the drive to Konak or Alsancak usually takes 20 to 30 minutes outside rush hour. İZBAN commuter trains from the airport station also run north to Alsancak, and Havaş buses go to central İzmir.

Is İzmir airport the same as Adnan Menderes Airport?

Yes. The airport's full name is İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, after the former Turkish prime minister, and its code is ADB. Most travelers simply call it İzmir airport. It is the only commercial airport for İzmir, so any flight to İzmir lands here.

How many terminals does İzmir airport have?

İzmir airport has two terminals. The International Terminal, opened in 2006, handles flights to and from other countries, and the Domestic Terminal, opened in 2014, handles flights within Turkey. A pedestrian walkway with moving walkways links the two, about a five-minute walk.

Which terminal will I arrive at in İzmir?

Flights from abroad, including summer flights from the UK and Europe, arrive at the International Terminal, where you go through passport control. Flights from Istanbul, Ankara and other Turkish cities arrive at the Domestic Terminal. If you connect in Istanbul onto a domestic flight, you land at the Domestic Terminal.

Is there a train from İzmir airport?

Yes. The İZBAN commuter rail line stops at the airport station, with trains about every 10 minutes at peak times and every 20 minutes off-peak. They run north to Alsancak and the city center. Regional TCDD trains from the same station also serve Selçuk, Aydın and other towns to the south.

How far is İzmir airport from Çeşme and Alaçatı?

Çeşme and Alaçatı are about 85 km (53 miles) west of the airport, on the peninsula at the end of the O-32 highway. The drive usually takes 60 to 80 minutes, longer on summer weekend evenings. There is no direct train, so most visitors take a taxi or a pre-booked car.

How far is İzmir airport from Kuşadası and Ephesus?

Kuşadası is about 70 to 80 km south of the airport, usually a drive of 60 to 75 minutes. Selçuk and the ruins of Ephesus lie on the way, a little closer to the airport. Havaş runs a bus to the Kuşadası bus station, and regional trains run to Selçuk.

Is there a bus from İzmir airport?

Yes. Havaş airport buses run between the airport and central İzmir in about 35 to 60 minutes, and Havaş also serves the bus station in Kuşadası. ESHOT city bus routes 200, 202, 204 and 206 link the airport with İzmir, with more stops along the way.

Where can I take a taxi at İzmir airport?

Official taxis wait at the taxi stand outside both terminals, day and night. They go door to door to İzmir and the coast. Agree on the meter or the fare with the driver before you set off, especially for longer trips to Çeşme, Alaçatı or Kuşadası.

Which airlines fly to İzmir?

Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus and SunExpress fly the most routes, to Istanbul, Ankara and cities across Turkey. Pegasus and SunExpress also fly to Germany, the UK and other European countries. In summer, Jet2.com, easyJet, Corendon, British Airways, Eurowings and others add seasonal flights from the UK and Europe.

Is there a lounge at İzmir airport?

Yes. Primeclass runs lounges in both terminals. The International Terminal lounge is on the second floor of departures, after passport control and security, and is open 24 hours, with access for Priority Pass members and other eligible passengers and a three-hour limit. The Domestic Terminal also has a Primeclass Lounge.

What do I need to enter Turkey at İzmir airport?

US, UK and Canadian ordinary passport holders can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other nationalities may need an e-Visa from the official evisa.gov.tr site. Your passport generally needs at least 60 days of validity beyond the end of your stay, so check your passport's rules before you fly.

Where can I park at İzmir airport?

İzmir airport has a multi-story parking garage with more than 2,200 spaces, a short walk from the terminals. It serves both the International and Domestic Terminals, and it is the usual place to park when you drop off or meet passengers or leave a car for a trip.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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