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Tourist Information The guide was updated: 2024-03-19

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, situated 18 km southwest of the city centre, offers various transportation options to and from the airport. Travellers can choose from the convenient Izban trains, which connect to İzmir's metro system, providing frequent and efficient transportation. Alternatively, Havaş shuttle buses are available on the arrivals floor (fees vary according to the destination). Taxis are readily available just outside the terminal, offering a quick and direct option. Additionally, car rental services are conveniently located inside the airport at the greeters’ hall of the domestic/international terminal arrivals floor.

Best Time To Visit

Best Time To Visit

Since Izmir has mostly a Mediterranean climate with relatively low rainfall, a cool sea breeze during the nights and heat and dry summers, it is best to visit during the months of June to August. The weather will be the most pleasant then and you will have the opportunity to explore Izmir and its surroundings. If you are looking for a budget-friendly summer holiday, summer room rates are at their lowest in June.

Passport/Visa

Passport/Visa

Visa-free entry for the purpose of tourism is granted to citizens of 78 countries, which includes nearly all of Europe and other countries around the world. Those who do require a visa can now take advantage of the online e-visa application system, which is easy to use and allows applicants to obtain an electronic visa within a few minutes. Travellers' passports should generally be valid for 6 months following the end of the trip, but there are exceptions to the rule, and nationals of some countries may even enter the country with an ID card rather than a passport.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Dolmuş is a shared minibus or van that operates on set routes, picking up and dropping off passengers along the way. These minibuses provide an affordable and flexible means of public transportation in İzmir, connecting various neighbourhoods and locations within the city. Passengers can hail a dolmuş at designated stops, and the fare is usually paid directly to the driver upon boarding. Ferries shuttle between Konak and Alsancak. The return crossing takes 1 hr 15 mins. The metro is probably the least effective way of getting around İzmir.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis can be flagged down on the street or found at designated taxi stands located throughout the city. These are typically at busy transportation hubs, major squares, and popular areas. Alternatively, you can book a taxi through apps like Uber and BiTaksi. Taxis in Izmir are generally safe and reliable, but it's always a good practice to be cautious and use licensed taxis to avoid any issues.

Post

Post

Post offices are generally open from 8:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays and some branches close for lunch between 12:30pm–1:30pm. Turkish post offices can be recognised by the PTT symbol in yellow and blue.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Here are a couple of centrally located pharmacies in İzmir: Dünya Eczanesi Kültür, Alsancak Semti, Şair Eşref Bulvarı 55/D, Konak/İzmir +90 530 183 93 35 Opening hours: Mon & Tue 9am–7pm, Wed 9am–midnight, Thu midnight–7pm, Fri & Sat 9am–7pm, Sun closed Sihhat Pharmacy Konak, Anafartalar Caddesi 67, Konak/İzmir +90 232 425 31 59

Electricity

Electricity

Turkey operates on 220 volts, 50 Hz, with round-prong European-style plugs that fit into recessed wall sockets.

Telephone

Telephone

Area code: 232 outside Turkey / 0232 inside Turkey. Country code: +90

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