Izmir Airport Transfers

Izmir is the third-largest city in Turkey with a population of around 4 million people. It also has the second biggest port in the country after Istanbul, which makes the city an excellent transport hub. Once known as the ancient town of Smyrna, today it is a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains.

Top attractions

Izmir has broad boulevards, with tall buildings and modern shopping centres with traditional red-tiled roofs. The 18th-century market along with the mosques and churches give a look of Mediterranean Europe. Some of the best attractions are Pergamon (Bergama), Izmir Clock Tower, Church of St. Polycarp, Konak Square (Konak Meydani), Kadifekale and Izmir Ethnography Museum (Izmir Etnografya Muzesi).

Dry summers in Izmir are so hot and sticky that, that you won't be able to survive without the air-conditioner on. Also, you will most likely have trouble falling asleep at least on your first night, no matter whether the windows are wide open or not.

Public transportation

As far as transport is concerned, Izmir’s transportation system makes it unparalleled as a tourism venue. Transportation within the city offers a variety of means of public transportation such as cabs and dolmus, minibuses, public buses, metro, trams and it includes a sizeable urban ferry network. Fares are comparatively low.

Bus, tram and car rental information

Izmir's bus station is big and busy, and it offers bus services to all parts of the country. There is also minibuses shuttle service between ?zmir and Ephesus and Kusadasi about every 20 minutes throughout the day.

Izmir tram network consists of two separate lines. The first one is in Kar??yaka and the second one is in Konak. The city has a function metro service, which they currently expand to Narl?dere and T?naztepe.

Car rental in Izmir is affordable and great for exploring the beautiful nearby area. Using a taxi service is an efficient way to navigate the city, especially if you’re not a fan of maps. There are taxi stands in from the bus and train stations, or you can call one of the local Izmir taxi companies.

How to organise Izmir airport transfer?

Named after former Turkish prime minister Adnan Menderes, Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport serves Izmir. It is an international airport with over 12 million passing passengers annually. Izmir International is 18 km southwest of the city centre, and its relatively short distance makes it easily accessible via public transport, taxi and private airport transfer.

Travelling by train is the cheapest and most comfortable way to go between Izmir (Basmane station) and Izmir’s Adnan Menderes Airport, but it’s not the fastest. The trains frequently run every 12 minutes between 6 am to 1 am. There are also 10 Izban trains which operate daily in each direction between Selçuk (Ephesus) and Tepeköy.

The taxi ranks are in front of the terminal. Before you enter the airport taxi, check the price with the driver.

Booking a private transfer

Private Izmir airport transfer is a good alternative if you’re not sure how to get around with public transport and want to avoid waiting at the terminal. You can book a private Izmir airport taxi with us and arrive at your destination on time. Our service includes transfer from Izmir airport to your address, meet & greet, flight monitoring and free waiting time at the airport included in the price.

The advantage of using a private Izmir airport taxi is that you can book it in advance and there are no hidden charges. You can get an instant quote on our website, while the booking process is quick and easy. The price of the transfer is fixed. It also varies depending on the type of vehicle, as well as the destination.

Get the price for a taxi transfer from Izmir airport to Izmir city centre. We also offer transfers to Balcova, Cesme, Kusadasi, Ozdere and Sigacik.