Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is the international aerodrome serving the city of Izmir in Turkey. The port is located 18 km southwest of the city center, within the borders of Gaziemir and Menderes districts. Its name comes from Adnan Menderes (1899-1961), who served as the prime minister between 1950-1960. The airport is owned by the State Airports Authority. Operational responsibility belongs to TAV Airports.
Hosting 12.365.256 passengers and 83.585 aircraft traffic in 2019, Adnan Menderes Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the country. In terms of cargo traffic, it is the third busiest airport in the country with 16.915 tons.
Adnan Menderes Airport was established on an area of 8.230.945 square meters at an altitude of 125 meters. According to the classification prepared by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), it is at CAT-II level. The airport, which has a closed area of approximately 310 thousand square meters, is the third largest port in the country after Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport. On the other hand, Adnan Menderes Airport is the 3rd airport preferred by private jets in the region after Bodrum and Dalaman.
The airport has two parallel runways with a length of 3.240 m and a width of 45 m. While the 16L/34R is the main runway, the 16R/34L, which is actually a taxiway, serves as a runway when the main runway is under maintenance.
Izmir private jet charter prices
Although İzmir air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport are as follows.
| Light Jet | 7.800 EUR + VAT |
| Midsize Jet | 10.800 EUR + VAT |
| Heavy Jet | 16.200 EUR + VAT |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Before Adnan Menderes Airport, formerly named as Cumaovasi Airport, was rebuilt, civil flights in Izmir were operated from Cigli Airport. Cumaovasi airport was only operational when Cigli Airport was under repair. However, while the runway was small, it was insufficient for the landing of large-bodied aircraft, and night flights could not be performed due to technical inadequacy.
With the increasing need, plans for the renewal of Cumaovasi Airport and its allocation to civil flights were made in the early 1980s. The foundation of the airport was laid by President Kenan Evren in May, 1984. Named after one of the former prime ministers, Adnan Menderes, and opened with the participation of Prime Minister Turgut Ozal on November 17, 1987, the airport was the second largest port in Turkey at that time, after Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
In 1998, due to the increasing demand in the region, the State Airports Authority decided that the domestic terminal is moved to the international terminal and a new international terminal is built instead of the old domestic terminal. On August 16, 2004, it was announced that Havas and Bayindir Insaat Joint Venture Group were awarded the tender, which was held with the build-operate-transfer model, with 125 million Euros, in return for an operation period of 6 years, 7 months and 29 days. In June 2005, it was announced that 60 percent of Havas shares were sold to TAV Airports by Ciner Group.
The groundbreaking ceremony of the terminal was held on September 22, 2005. The new international terminal, costing 150 million euros, was opened on September 9, 2006. The old international terminal was renovated and opened to service as a domestic terminal after May 11, 2007.
TAV won the tender held by DHMI on November 17, 2011 for the transfer of the operating rights of the port until the end of 2032 and the renewal of the domestic terminal, with a price of 610 million Euros. The new domestic terminal, costing 266 million euros, opened on March 17, 2014.
Places to visit and holiday places in Izmir
Izmir, which always highlights its difference with boyoz (a famous pastry), cigdem (sunflower seeds) and gevrek (bagel), always has a different atmosphere with its pleasant, cheerful warmth. Izmir is one of the most important cities in terms of history. Historical Kemeralti Bazaar is at the top of must-see places for domestic and foreign tourists. Smyrna Antique City, Kadifekale, Izmir Clock Tower, Kordon, Saint Polycarp Church are important places to see during your visit to Izmir.
Places to visit around Izmir include the Ancient City of Ephesus, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, the Virgin Mary’s House, Sirince Village, Nebiler Waterfall, Karaburun Peninsula and Bozdag Ski Center.
How to reach the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport?
Havas buses departing every hour can be used to reach the city center from the port. In addition, it is possible to reach the city center by taxis, public buses and metro, which are available 24/7.
Bus services (No. 200, 202 and 204) from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport are provided by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality ESHOT. The most practical and fastest way to reach the city center is to use Izban trains.
Havas shuttles can be used from March to October to reach the districts outside the city center. Local transfer providers located at the airport’s domestic and international arrivals terminal can also be used to reach the districts.
