Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 9 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Izmir and Istanbul have the same timezone — UTC+3.
Take your pick of 156 weekly flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. The 01:00 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest flight out between IST and ADB. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Pegasus is your gateway to discovering Izmir (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the IST - ADB route include:
Esenboga International Airport
Konya Airport
Antalya Airport
Once you've found cheap ticket from IST to ADB, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required as you're travelling within Türkiye (Turkey). As long as you have some other proof of identity, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is ر.ق. 98. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 192. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 6 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from IST to ADB.
February is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from IST to ADB every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Enter your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near IST:
Arriving at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
If you're on a late flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ADB:
Getting from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to central Izmir
From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Izmir is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Izmir in April.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for August if you want to visit Izmir during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21 ºC and 36 ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IST to ADB in January. Average temperatures are between 2 ºC and 15 ºC then.
More about Izmir
Start your Izmir trip right by finding a fantastic stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from IST to ADB, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are top attractions which should feature on any good Izmir itinerary.
Complete your Izmir trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Izmir holiday.
