From the Airport to Konak and Alsancak
From ADB through Gaziemir to the city centre, reaching hotels in Konak, Alsancak and along Kordon.
- Duration
- Approximately 25–40 minutes
- Distance
- 21.9 km · ~30 min
- Best time
- Any time of day; traffic can build up on weekday mornings and evenings.
Road route calculated from OpenStreetMap data (OSRM); traffic-free estimate. Planning example — final order and distance are confirmed in your quote.
Stops along the route
- İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı (ADB)Meet & greet
- GaziemirAround Fuar İzmir
- Konak MeydanıClock Tower and the entrance to Kemeraltı
- AlsancakKordon, hotels and the port
Transport plan
When you request a transfer, share your flight number and the number of passengers and bags.
On arrival, meet your chauffeur at the point given in your booking confirmation.
Travel to the city centre by the smoothest route for the time of day.
Get out at the door of your hotel or address.
Who is it for?
- Business travellers
- Guests staying in city-centre hotels
- Passengers with a port connection
The airport is in Gaziemir, on the south side of the city. Konak and Alsancak are reached by a short stretch of motorway and city connections, so the landing time has the biggest effect on journey time. The trip is quick on night arrivals, while traffic can build up on weekdays between 08:00 and 10:00 and between 17:00 and 20:00.
The same route is also used for Bornova, Karşıyaka, Balçova and hotels in the city centre. The route is a planning example; the exact route is chosen according to the time of day.
Recommended vehicles for this route
Standard VIP Minivan
Mercedes-Benz Vito, Opel Zafira or similar: a VIP minivan for executive transfers, families and small teams.
Mercedes-Benz Vito Ultra VIP
The top comfort class, with leather seats, multimedia and privacy features.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / VW Crafter
A high-capacity vehicle for trade fair delegations, corporate teams and tour groups.
Questions about this route
Do you also go to Bornova or Karşıyaka?
Yes. Depending on city traffic, Bornova and Karşıyaka take a little longer than Konak–Alsancak; the journey time is stated in the quote.
Do you pick up cruise passengers?
Yes. Transfers from Alsancak Port to the airport or to hotels can be planned.
Related services
- Airport Transfer
- Corporate VIP Transfer
- VIP transfer from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to central Izmir
- Izmir city tour: Konak, Kemeraltı and Kordon route
- Planning checklist for executive and corporate guest transfers
- Choosing a VIP transfer vehicle for families and luggage
- Planning transfers between the port, hotel and airport in Izmir
- Planning transfers for night and early morning flights
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