What to Do After Landing at Izmir Airport: A Step-by-Step Arrival Guide (2026)

Quick answer: After landing at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), you pass through passport control, collect your luggage, clear customs and walk to the arrivals exit of the terminal you landed at. If you have booked a private transfer, your driver waits for you at this exit with a Vixride sign showing your name; you get 60 minutes of free waiting time from the actual landing time. In normal traffic, you reach Alsancak in about 25 minutes, Alacati in 50, Cesme in 55, Kusadasi in 65 and Dikili in about 90 minutes. The service runs 24/7, and there is no night surcharge for flights landing around midnight or in the early hours either.

What should you prepare before your flight?

A smooth arrival day depends on a few small preparations you make before boarding the plane.

• Flight number: Enter your full flight number when booking. Your driver tracks your actual landing time and meets you whether your flight lands early or late.
• Booking confirmation: Your booking is confirmed by a voucher sent by email or WhatsApp. Save the voucher on your phone.
• WhatsApp details: Before landing, your driver's phone number, the vehicle's licence plate and the exact meeting point are sent to you by WhatsApp.
• When to book: You can book up to 2 hours before pickup, even on the same day. In peak season, we recommend booking 24–48 hours in advance.
• Support line: Save the number +90 553 537 33 61. On this line you can get support 24/7 by WhatsApp and phone in Turkish, English, German, French and Russian.

Which Izmir Airport terminal will you land at, and which exit should you use?

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport has two terminals located side by side: the domestic terminal and the international terminal. Which one you land at depends on whether your flight is domestic or international.

After you leave the plane, the order is usually as follows:

• Passport control: If you are arriving from abroad, this is your first stop. Keep your passport and any necessary documents to hand.
• Baggage claim: Find the belt number next to your flight number on the screens. If your luggage has not arrived or has been damaged, report it to your airline before leaving the hall.
• Customs and exit: After passing through customs, you walk to your terminal's arrivals exit, that is, the baggage claim exit.

You meet your driver at the arrivals exit of the terminal you landed at. The 60 minutes of free waiting time, counted from the actual landing time, is set aside precisely for the passport, baggage and customs steps.

How do you meet your driver, and what should you do if you can't find them?

At the arrivals exit, your driver waits for you with a Vixride sign showing your name. They help you carry your suitcases to the vehicle, and you set off directly for your hotel or villa.

How do the 60 minutes of free waiting work? The time starts not from the scheduled arrival time but from your plane's actual landing time, and it is set aside for passport control, baggage and customs. If you are not at the exit within 60 minutes, the booking is treated as a "No Show" and the driver may leave; no charge is made. If you think you will be late, message the support line on WhatsApp; the 24/7 operations team can help at any time.

If you can't see your driver, follow these steps:

1. Turn off flight mode and check the meeting point and licence plate details sent to you on WhatsApp.
2. Call the driver's number given in the message or send your driver a message.
3. If you can't reach them, message or call +90 553 537 33 61 on WhatsApp; the operations team will connect you with your driver.
4. In the meantime, don't move away from the arrivals exit.

What happens with delays, night landings and terminal changes?

• Delays and early landings: However long the delay, there is no extra charge and you don't need to report it. Thanks to live flight tracking, your driver is at the exit at the actual landing time.
• Cancellations or changes: You only need to let us know if your flight is cancelled or moved to another day or flight number.
• Terminal changes: If your flight is redirected to the other terminal, your driver is informed immediately and goes to the correct terminal's arrivals exit at no extra charge.
• Night and early-morning landings: Transfers run 24/7 and there is no night surcharge; the same fixed price applies to flights landing around midnight or in the early hours.

Distances and drive times from Izmir Airport to 12 areas

With a private transfer, the price is fixed per vehicle; VAT, motorway tolls, airport parking fees and traffic delays are included. If traffic gets heavy, only the journey time increases; the amount stays the same.

West, south and north: how long does it take to reach each area?

When you group the areas by direction, you can see that drive time does not always increase in proportion to distance.

West: Urla, Alacati and Cesme. Urla is 52 km away and takes about 40 minutes to reach. Alacati is 84 km and about 50 minutes away, and Cesme 88 km and about 55 minutes. Because Cesme and Alacati are reached via the motorway, Alacati takes about 15 minutes less to reach than Kusadasi, even though it is 4 km farther away.

South: Gumuldur, Ozdere, Selcuk and Kusadasi. At 45 km, Gumuldur is the closest area to the airport after the city centre, and the drive takes about 45 minutes. Ozdere is 50 km and about 50 minutes away, and Selcuk 62 km and about 50 minutes. At 80 km and about 65 minutes, Kusadasi is the farthest point in this group.

North: Foca, Bergama and Dikili. The longest journeys in the table are in this direction: Foca is 95 km and about 75 minutes away, Bergama 110 km and about 85 minutes, and Dikili 120 km and about 90 minutes. If you are staying in Dikili, allow for a journey of about an hour and a half, even in normal traffic.

Of the two points outside these groups, the 58 km drive to Seferihisar takes about 50 minutes and the 18 km drive to Alsancak about 25 minutes.

Havas bus: fares, and what does "departs according to flight arrivals" mean?

The Havas stop is right outside the arrivals exit of the international terminal. Fares were last checked in September 2026:

What does this mean for you? Buses departing from the airport do not follow a fixed timetable; services are arranged around landing flights. Buses to the airport, on the other hand, run on a fixed timetable. So on arrival day you may not know the bus's exact departure time in advance; check www.havas.net for up-to-date information.

The bus journey also takes longer: to Cesme it is about 100 minutes by bus and about 55 minutes by private transfer. Buses drop passengers at central stops or bus terminals, so you may need to take a taxi or walk with your suitcases to reach your hotel.

Worked example: how does a family of four get to Cesme?

A family of two adults and two children with four suitcases lands in Izmir on an international flight and is heading to their hotel in Cesme.

By Havas:

1. After passport control, baggage claim and customs, the family walks to the Havas stop in front of the terminal.
2. Since the bus departs according to flight arrivals, they may need to find out the departure time at the stop.
3. The fare is per person: 4 × ₺600 = ₺2,400.
4. The journey takes about 100 minutes, and the bus drops passengers at a central stop.
5. The family continues from the stop to the hotel by taxi or on foot with their suitcases.

By private transfer:

1. The driver waits at the exit with a name sign and carries the suitcases to the vehicle.
2. Four passengers don't fit in the Economy Sedan, which takes up to 3 people, so the right vehicle is the FirstClass Van, which takes 6 passengers and 6 suitcases.
3. The child seats requested when booking are fitted in the vehicle free of charge.
4. The vehicle travels via the motorway, without stops, to the hotel lobby; the journey takes about 55 minutes.
5. The price is a single fixed amount for the vehicle, not for four people, and payment is made in the vehicle on arrival.

For a family of three or four, the total bus fare can exceed the cost of a private transfer. To compare, weigh the per-vehicle price on our Cesme page against the ₺2,400 bus total plus the extra journey from the stop to the hotel.

Taxi or private transfer?

According to the comparison table on our website, these are the differences between a yellow airport taxi and a private transfer:

Choosing a vehicle, child seats, payment and cancellation

• Economy Sedan (Mercedes E-Class): Up to 3 passengers and 2 suitcases; suitable for solo travellers and couples.
• FirstClass Van (Mercedes Vito): Up to 6 passengers and 6 suitcases; ideal for families.
• Vip Sprinter (Mercedes Sprinter): Up to 16 passengers and 16 suitcases; the "7+ passengers" option in the search form is this vehicle.

Golf bags, pushchairs and foldable wheelchairs fit in the FirstClass Van and the Vip Sprinter. The vehicles have leather seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports and complimentary water; there is no charge for luggage.

Child seats: Baby and child seats are free of charge; just request them when booking or later via WhatsApp.

Payment: Nothing is charged in advance. You pay in the vehicle at the end of the journey, in cash (euros, dollars, pounds sterling or Turkish lira) or by credit or debit card. If you are not satisfied, you can choose not to pay.

Cancellation and changes: As nothing is paid in advance, cancelling or amending is always free of charge. We only ask you to let us know via WhatsApp, quoting your booking reference, at least 24 hours in advance so that the vehicle can be reassigned.

Arrival-day checklist

1. Check that your flight number is correct on your confirmation voucher.
2. Find out which terminal you will land at by checking whether your flight is domestic or international.
3. Note down the full name and address of your hotel or villa.
4. Choose a vehicle that suits your number of passengers and suitcases; let us know if you need a child seat.
5. After landing, turn off flight mode and read the driver details sent to you on WhatsApp.
6. After passport control, baggage claim and customs, walk to your terminal's arrivals exit.
7. If you can't see the Vixride sign, call the driver first, then +90 553 537 33 61.
8. Have cash or your card with you for payment.

Frequently asked questions

Where will the transfer driver wait for me at Izmir Airport? Your driver waits at the arrivals exit of the terminal you land at, with a Vixride sign showing your name. The driver's phone number, the licence plate and the meeting point are sent to you by WhatsApp before landing.

Are the domestic and international terminals separate at Izmir Airport? Yes, there are two separate terminals, located side by side. When you give your flight number, your driver waits at the exit of the correct terminal.

How long will the driver wait for me at the airport? You get 60 minutes of free waiting time from the actual landing time. If you are not at the exit within this time, the driver may leave, but no charge is made.

Do I pay extra if my flight is delayed? No, however long the delay, there is no extra charge and you don't need to report it. You only need to let us know if your flight is cancelled or moved to another day or flight number.

Can I get a transfer if I land in Izmir at midnight? Yes. Transfers run 24/7 and there is no night surcharge; the same fixed price applies to flights landing around midnight or in the early hours.

How long does it take to get from Izmir Airport to Cesme and Alacati? In normal traffic, Cesme is 88 km and about 55 minutes away, and Alacati 84 km and about 50 minutes. Both are reached via the motorway.

How do I get from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi? By private transfer, the 80 km journey takes about 65 minutes and goes straight to your hotel without stops. The Havas bus reaches Kusadasi in about 90 minutes for ₺600 per person and drops passengers at a central stop.

Where does the Havas bus leave from at Izmir Airport? The Havas stop is right outside the arrivals exit of the international terminal. Since services from the airport are arranged around flight arrivals, there is no fixed departure time; up-to-date information is available at www.havas.net.

Is the private transfer price per person or per vehicle? The price is fixed and per vehicle. VAT, motorway tolls, airport parking and traffic delays are included; there is no extra charge for luggage.

Is there a charge for a child seat? No, baby and child seats are free of charge on airport transfers. Just request them when booking or later via WhatsApp.

Do I need to pay for the transfer in advance? No, nothing is charged online or in advance. You pay in the vehicle at the end of the journey, in cash or by credit or debit card.

Will I pay a fee if I cancel my booking? No, as nothing is charged in advance, cancelling or amending is always free of charge. We only ask you to let us know via WhatsApp, quoting your booking reference, at least 24 hours in advance so that the vehicle can be reassigned.

For a fixed-price, completely private transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to your hotel, you can see your price right away on our Izmir Airport transfer page. If your holiday is on the Cesme Peninsula, take a look at our Cesme transfer and Alacati transfer pages, or if you are staying in the south, our Kusadasi transfer page.