Izmir & Ephesus · Airport
Getting to Izmir & Ephesus
Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB) sits south of the city — metro/İzban connections reach Alsancak in roughly 30–45 minutes.
Airports
Izmir Adnan Menderes (ADB)
Main domestic and international hub. İzban suburban rail and metro link to Konak and Alsancak — taxi faster in traffic.
Into the centre
Typical door-to-door options — verify fares locally before you travel.
- ADB airport → Alsancak
- Metro connection via İzban suburban rail — cheaper than taxi in traffic.
- €5–8 metro or €20–30 taxi
- İzban train Izmir → Selçuk
- Suburban rail to Ephesus gateway town — roughly hourly.
- ~€3–5
- Selçuk → Ephesus site
- Minibus or taxi — 3 km; tours include pickup.
- €2–5
- Ephesus day tour from Izmir
- Hotel pickup, guide, lunch — saves navigation.
- €45–70 pp
- Ferry to Karşıyaka
- Quick hop across the bay — different neighbourhood vibe.
- ~€0.50
Worth knowing
- İzban train is the cheapest route to Alsancak — buy at station machines.
- Ephesus is near Selçuk station, not at the airport — do not confuse the two.
- Allow an hour door-to-door from ADB to Alsancak hotels in rush hour.
Common questions
How far is Ephesus from the airport?+
Roughly 60 km to Selçuk — allow one hour by car. Fly into ADB, sleep in Izmir, day-trip to Ephesus.
ADB to Alsancak at night?+
Taxi is simplest after metro hours — agree fare or use a ride app.
Costs are research-based estimates, not live prices — verify before booking.