İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) sits approximately 18 km south of Konak, İzmir's city centre. Official metered taxis operate 24 hours from the rank outside the arrivals exit, using the İzmir municipality tariff — no fixed-price surcharges, no night rate. This guide gives you the full fare table so you know exactly what to expect before you get in the cab.
All fares calculated using the official İzmir meter tariff (May 2026): 34.5 TRY flag-fall + 49.5 TRY/km. Minimum fare: none listed. All prices are estimates — actual fare depends on traffic.
Estimated Taxi Fares from İzmir Airport (ADB)
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konak (City Centre) | ~18 km | ~925 TRY | ~25–35 min |
| Alsancak | ~20 km | ~1,025 TRY | ~30–40 min |
| Karşıyaka / Mavişehir | ~30 km | ~1,520 TRY | ~35–45 min |
| Bornova | ~22 km | ~1,125 TRY | ~25–35 min |
| Kuşadası | ~70 km | ~3,500 TRY | ~60–75 min |
| Selçuk (Ephesus) | ~75 km | ~3,750 TRY | ~65–80 min |
| Çeşme | ~80 km | ~3,995 TRY | ~70–85 min |
| Alaçatı | ~75 km | ~3,750 TRY | ~65–80 min |
Fares are estimates: 34.5 TRY flag-fall + 49.5 TRY/km × distance. Traffic adds time but not necessarily fare.
How the İzmir Taxi Meter Works
İzmir operates a single flat-rate tariff — no peak surcharge, no night rate, no bridge toll.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Flag-fall | 34.5 TRY |
| Per km | 49.5 TRY |
| Night surcharge | None |
Example — Konak (~18 km): 34.5 + (18 × 49.5) = 34.5 + 891 = ~925 TRY
Example — Çeşme (~80 km): 34.5 + (80 × 49.5) = 34.5 + 3,960 = ~3,995 TRY
Where to Find Taxis at ADB
The official taxi rank is directly outside the arrivals exit, ground floor. Taxis are available 24 hours. Always insist on the meter — do not accept fixed-price offers from touts inside the terminal.
Safety rules:
- Use only the official rank outside arrivals — not drivers approaching inside the terminal
- Ask the driver to start the meter immediately when you get in
- If the driver refuses or quotes a fixed price, exit and take the next cab
- All licensed İzmir taxis have a yellow body with a digital meter
Taxi vs Havaş Shuttle — When Does Each Make Sense?
For most solo and couple travellers, the Havaş shuttle is substantially cheaper. Taxi becomes cost-competitive for groups of 3–4 heading to the same address.
| Destination | Taxi | Havaş Shuttle | Break-even group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konak / Alsancak | ~925–1,025 TRY | 220 TRY/person | 4+ people |
| Karşıyaka / Mavişehir | ~1,520 TRY | 230 TRY/person | 4+ people |
| Çeşme | ~3,995 TRY | 520 TRY/person | 4+ people |
| Kuşadası | ~3,500 TRY | 520 TRY/person | 4+ people |
Choose taxi when:
- Travelling with 3–4 people and heading directly to your hotel
- Your hotel is far from a Havaş drop-off point
- Arriving very late with heavy luggage
Choose Havaş when:
- Travelling solo or as a couple
- Budget is a priority — savings of 700–3,000+ TRY per trip
- Going to Konak, Alsancak, Çeşme, or Kuşadası (all served by Havaş)
See the İzmir Airport shuttle schedule for full Havaş routes and times.
Other Destinations from İzmir Airport
- İzmir Airport to Çeşme — 520 TRY shuttle, 80 km
- İzmir Airport to Kuşadası & Alaçatı — 520 TRY shuttle, Ephesus connection
- İzmir Airport shuttle page — all Havaş routes and schedules
- İzmir Airport overview — all transport options
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from İzmir Airport to city centre? Approximately 925 TRY by metered taxi from ADB to Konak (İzmir city centre), covering ~18 km in 25–35 minutes. The Havaş shuttle costs 220 TRY and is considerably cheaper for solo travellers.
How much is a taxi from İzmir Airport to Çeşme? Approximately 3,995 TRY by metered taxi for the ~80 km journey to Çeşme (70–85 minutes). The Havaş shuttle costs 520 TRY — for a single person, the shuttle saves over 3,000 TRY.
How much is a taxi from İzmir Airport to Kuşadası? Approximately 3,500 TRY by metered taxi for the ~70 km journey (60–75 minutes). The Havaş shuttle to Kuşadası costs 520 TRY.
How much is a taxi from İzmir Airport to Ephesus / Selçuk? Approximately 3,750 TRY by metered taxi for the ~75 km journey to Selçuk (65–80 minutes). Havaş does not serve Selçuk directly — take the Kuşadası shuttle and a local taxi for the remaining 20 km.
Are taxis at İzmir Airport 24 hours? Yes. The official taxi rank outside the arrivals exit operates around the clock.
Do İzmir Airport taxis use a meter? Yes. All licensed İzmir taxis are required to use the official meter — 34.5 TRY flag-fall + 49.5 TRY/km. There is no night surcharge and no airport supplement. Always insist the meter is running.
Is there a cheaper way than taxi from ADB? Yes — the Havaş shuttle bus is the cheapest option for most destinations. For İzmir city centre it costs 220 TRY vs ~925 TRY by taxi. See the full shuttle schedule.
