İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport · ADB / LTBJ
İzmir Airport Guide: Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) for Travellers
This İzmir Airport guide covers İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport — IATA code ADB, ICAO code LTBJ — the main gateway to Türkiye’s Aegean coast, in the Gaziemir district about 18 km south-west of İzmir city centre. Domestic and international flights use two separate terminals, the İZBAN suburban train reaches Alsancak in about 28 minutes, and Kuşadası is 1 hr 15 min away by road.
- 223 flights today
- 115 arrivals
- 108 departures
Road distances · live data
From the airport to the city and the coast
Alsancak
19 km · 25 min
Alsancak is İzmir’s liveliest central district, with the Kordon seafront, café-lined side streets and much of the city’s nightlife.
Konak
19 km · 25 min
Konak is the historic heart of İzmir, home to the Clock Tower, Konak Square and the Kemeraltı bazaar.
Karşıyaka
30 km · 40 min
Karşıyaka lies across the bay from the city centre, a relaxed district with a long seafront, a busy shopping street and ferries to the other shore.
Çeşme
97 km · 1 hr 15 min
Çeşme is the resort town at the tip of the peninsula, with a seafront castle, a marina, clear water and some of the best beaches near İzmir.
Alaçatı
88 km · 1 hr 10 min
Alaçatı is a village of restored stone houses, narrow lanes and boutique hotels, a short drive from Çeşme.
Urla
48 km · 45 min
Urla is a laid-back town on the peninsula, known for its vineyards, olive groves and restaurants that draw İzmir residents at weekends.
Seferihisar
55 km · 1 hr
Seferihisar is a quiet coastal district south-west of İzmir, with the walled old village of Sığacık, a small marina and beaches nearby.
Kuşadası
80 km · 1 hr 15 min
Kuşadası is a busy resort and cruise port on the southern Aegean, with beaches, a marina and the little Pigeon Island fortress by the harbour.
Selçuk (Ephesus)
59 km · 55 min
Selçuk is the small town beside ancient Ephesus, with Ayasuluk Hill and the remains of the Temple of Artemis on its edge.
Didim
140 km · 1 hr 55 min
Didim is a resort town on the southern Aegean, known for the sandy beaches of Altınkum and the great Temple of Apollo at Didyma.
Foça
92 km · 1 hr 25 min
Foça is a small fishing town north of İzmir, with an old harbour, stone houses and quiet coves along a protected coastline.
Pamukkale
225 km · 2 hr 50 min
Pamukkale is famous for its white travertine terraces and the ruins of ancient Hierapolis above them, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988.
On the Aegean coast
İzmir and its districts
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Kordon Alsancak Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Kızlarağası Hanı Kemeraltı Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Historic Elevator Karataş Photo: Yabancı · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Kadifekale Konak Photo: Dosseman · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Karşıyaka ferry pier Karşıyaka Photo: 1508857 · CC0 -
Çeşme harbour Çeşme Photo: serkany · CC BY 3.0 -
Streets of Çeşme Çeşme Photo: OscarKosy · Kamu malı -
Alaçatı Çeşme Photo: Bir_Ege_Hikayesi · CC BY 3.0 -
Urla pier Urla Photo: Raicem · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Sığacık Castle Seferihisar Photo: BSRF · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Ephesus — Library of Celsus Selçuk Photo: Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Şirince Selçuk Photo: Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Pergamon theatre Bergama Photo: Erika Praefcke · CC BY 1.0 -
Foça Foça Photo: Ersoytoptas · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Karaburun Karaburun Photo: Bir_Ege_Hikayesi · CC BY 3.0 -
Bademli Dikili Photo: Kadı · CC BY 4.0
Where is İzmir airport?
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport lies in Gaziemir, on the southern edge of the city, about 18 km south-west of the centre according to Türkiye’s official aeronautical publication. It opened in 1987 and operates 24 hours a day. Its codes are ADB (IATA — the one on your ticket and luggage tag) and LTBJ (ICAO).
The terminals are run by TAV Ege, part of TAV Airports, under a concession that currently runs until the end of 2034; the airfield itself is the responsibility of DHMİ, Türkiye’s state airports authority. The official airport website is izmirairport.com. In 2025 the airport handled about 12.7 million passengers, which puts it among Türkiye’s busiest after the two Istanbul airports, Antalya and Ankara.
Two terminals: domestic and international
ADB has two separate terminal buildings. The International Terminal opened in 2006 and handles flights to and from abroad; the larger Domestic Terminal opened in 2014 and handles flights within Türkiye. Check your ticket before you set off and tell your driver which building you need — they are not the same door.
If you fly in from the UK or Europe on a direct flight, you land at the International Terminal and clear passport control there. If you connect in Istanbul, you usually clear passport control in Istanbul and land in İzmir as a domestic passenger. More on our terminal guide and the lounges and services page.
Heading to Kuşadası?
Kuşadası is the most popular destination for international visitors landing at ADB. It is about 80 km away — roughly 1 hr 15 min by road on the İzmir–Aydın motorway. The HAVAŞ Kuşadası bus leaves from the arrivals exits and stops in Selçuk on the way; a private transfer to Kuşadası takes you straight to your hotel or the cruise port; and metered taxis wait outside both terminals. There is no train to Kuşadası.
Not sure whether to fly into İzmir or Milas-Bodrum? Our İzmir or Bodrum airport comparison shows which is closer for Kuşadası, Ephesus, Didim and Bodrum.
Flying in from the UK, Ireland and Europe
İzmir has plenty of direct flights, many of them seasonal. SunExpress is by far the busiest airline at ADB, with routes to Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia and the UK (including London Stansted and Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester) as well as Dublin and Cork. Pegasus flies to Istanbul and several European cities, while Jet2 and easyJet add summer flights from the UK. Turkish Airlines connects through Istanbul Airport (IST).
Live times are on our İzmir airport flights board, and the airlines page lists who flies where.
How far is the airport from your hotel?
Approximate road distances and drive times from the terminals, without traffic.
⚠ For information only; compiled from internet sources, accuracy not guaranteed. Check the official source.
| Destination | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Konak (city centre) | 19 km | 25 min |
| Alsancak | 19 km | 25 min |
| Karşıyaka | 30 km | 40 min |
| Urla | 48 km | 45 min |
| Seferihisar | 55 km | 1 hr |
| Selçuk (Ephesus) | 59 km | 55 min |
| Kuşadası | 80 km | 1 hr 15 min |
| Alaçatı | 88 km | 1 hr 10 min |
| Foça | 92 km | 1 hr 25 min |
| Çeşme | 97 km | 1 hr 15 min |
| Didim | 140 km | 1 hr 55 min |
| Pamukkale | 225 km | 2 hr 50 min |
Drive times are estimates without traffic; summer weekends on the Çeşme and Kuşadası roads can take much longer.
Getting from the airport into İzmir and beyond
Unlike many holiday airports, ADB has a rail link — but which option suits you depends on where you are going and when you land.
İZBAN suburban train
The station is next to the terminals. Alsancak in about 28 minutes; change to the metro at Hilal or Halkapınar.
HAVAŞ airport bus
Coaches timed to flights for Alsancak, Karşıyaka, Urla, Alaçatı, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Manisa and Aydın.
Private transfer
Booked in advance through go4transfers.com: a fixed price per vehicle, flight tracking and a driver waiting with a name sign.
Taxi
Ranks outside the arrivals exits of both terminals; taxis run on the meter.
ESHOT night buses
City buses 200, 202, 204 and 206 run only at night, when the train is closed.
Car hire
Over twenty companies with desks in the arrivals halls, open around the clock.
Planning your Aegean days
İzmir travel guide
The Kordon, Kemeraltı bazaar, the Clock Tower, the Agora and where to stay.
Çeşme & Alaçatı
Beaches, stone houses and windsurfing at the tip of the peninsula.
Ephesus from the airport
The UNESCO-listed ancient city, the House of the Virgin Mary and how to get there.
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn are warm and dry; July and August are hot.
İzmir weather
Live conditions at the airport, the imbat sea breeze and the climate by month.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers on trains, night arrivals, terminals and check-in times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for İzmir?
ADB is the IATA code used on tickets and baggage tags; LTBJ is the ICAO code. The full name is İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
How far is İzmir airport from the city centre?
About 18 km by the official measure. By road it is roughly 19 km to Konak and 19 km to Alsancak, around 25 min without traffic.
Is there a train or metro from İzmir airport to the city?
There is a train but no metro. The İZBAN suburban train stops beside the terminals and reaches Alsancak in about 28 minutes; you can change to the metro at Hilal or Halkapınar.
How do I get from İzmir airport to Kuşadası?
By HAVAŞ bus, private transfer, taxi or hire car — there is no train. The drive is about 80 km, roughly 1 hr 15 min without traffic.
Does İzmir airport have separate domestic and international terminals?
Yes. The International Terminal (opened 2006) and the Domestic Terminal (opened 2014) are separate buildings, so check which one your flight uses.
How do I get from İzmir airport to Ephesus?
By private transfer or hire car (about 55 min), by the HAVAŞ Kuşadası bus, which stops in Selçuk, or by İZBAN with a change at Tepeköy for Selçuk.
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