Flights to Izmir
Discover Izmir: the pearl of the Aegean
Izmir is, due to its rich culture, various art activities, history, and touristic regions, one of the most popular cities in Turkey. For holidaymakers interested in city culture, the districts of Izmir have rich options to visit and explore. In Turkey Izmir, the Aegean traditions and culture can still be experienced and have become the center of attention for history lovers. Explore Corendon Airlines' affordable and flexible Izmir flights and book your flight to this magical city right away.
Feature / Location
Turkey’s third largest city / On the Aegean costCurrency
Turkish LiraWeather
May - Sep clear sky and sunny / Prime time for beachgoingTime Zone
GMT+3Airports
Adnan Menderes AirportActivities
Go to beach; make sightseeingEntertainment is the heart of Izmir's active social life. The city has many social activities and hosts various festivals that highlight any visit to the region. Izmir is a city with deep-rooted culture and history. The most important example is the Ancient City of Ephesus, home to many historical ruins and places from the Roman Empire period. Search Corendon Airlines for the most suitable flights to Izmir now and discover this beautiful city.
What is Izmir best known for?
In Izmir you have the opportunity to discover colourful cultural activities such as music and cuisine that appeal to everyone's individual tastes. The city offers you the chance to step back in time with its historical background. Another reason why local holidaymakers and tourists prefer Izmir is that the city is the owner of Turkey's most beautiful beaches.
Izmir Beaches
Ayayorgi Bay
Ayayorgi bay, is the most popular beach in Izmir and contains not only Turkey's most luxurious and lively beaches, but also many beach clubs and entertainment venues. Music and entertainment starts in the early hours of the morning and continues uninterruptedly on the beach and boats late into the night. Due to its various enjoyable activities, it has become the favourite place and one of the most preferred bays of many tourists in summer.
Foça Bay
For a more relaxed holiday Foca is the place for you. Throughout the area the beaches are known for their natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. It’s the perfect place to spend time with your family thanks to its family friendly beaches. In addition the restaurants and Old Foca Harbour create a welcoming atmosphere making it the perfect place to enjoy quality time.
Izmir Cuisine
Boyoz
One of the first things that come to mind when we talk about the food in Izmir is Boyoz, which is a must for breakfasts. Boyoz is one of the unleavened pastries introduced to Izmir cuisine thousands of years ago. The original one is plain and consumed with eggs and tea. During this period of time, this pastry is enriched with traditional flavors such as aubergine, bacon, spinach, tahini and chocolate, and appeals to different tastes.
Seafood and special herbs
One of the indispensable flavors of the Aegean cost is seafood and diverse herbs. Fish markets located in different districts of Izmir enrich your table with a variety such as calamari and shrimps. In addition to this, Izmir’s kitchen which is full of completely different flavours you have never heard of before takes first place in terms of special herbs and vegetable varieties in Turkey. Artichoke, blessed thistle, cibez, sea beans and many different roasted herbs is guaranteed to give anyone a mouthwatering experience.
Izmir Culture
Concerts and theatre
While the existence of five universities in Izmir decreases the average age of the city, it increases at the same time the demand for entertainment. For this reason, all seasonal beginnings and holidays of the year are welcomed and celebrated with enthusiastic concerts and festivals. In addition, the cosmopolitan nature of the city allows theaters and exhibitions to continue without slowing down during the whole year.
Vineyards
Another beauty that nature has bestowed on Izmir is the ideal soil for the grapes of the most beautiful wines. The production type that determines the quality of the wine is essentially identified by the manufacturer himself. Manufacturers who keep their family fortunes for hundreds of years provide and deliver Turkey's most delicious wines from this region. Wine lovers can visit districts as Şirince and Urla, which are located in the immediate vicinity of the city center and taste their famous wines. We recommend you to take an enjoyable walk around and explore the vineyards and cultural village centers of these two districts.
Izmir Nature
Camping
There are great opportunities for those who want a relaxed and calm holiday in the virgin nature of Izmir. There are many camping areas open to the public and close to the sea as in Delikli Bay. There is also the opportunity to camp at high altitudes where the oxygen level is the highest. For this, Kaynaklar Rock Climbing Zone is one of the most preferred places.
Walking
Karagöl, which is one of the primary choices of those who want to spend time with their family, provides the opportunity to get away from the daily routine stress by walking in nature in the natural park. Having pleasant walking routes, Izmir offers the chance to experience many natural beauties.
Izmir Night Life
Clubs
In the city center of Izmir and holiday regions such as Çeşme, nightclubs are highly popular with all kinds of music styles. They guarantee all visitors local and international an amazing and unforgettable night out. Here, the music never stops and the entertainment continues late into the night.
Taverns - Bars
City centre Taverns in Cesme and west of Izmir are filled with traditional culture and a warm atmosphere. They offer you a unique experience to try Turkish cuisine accompanied by Greek music. The bars in Izmir serve world famous beers like black Irish and Czech beers and Portuguese wines giving them much more flavour than other places in Turkey along with many other options of nightlife on offer.
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Izmir flight ticket
| Cheapest flight ticket | Airport | Flight duration | Cheapest date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuremberg → Izmir flight ticket: 59.49 EUR |
Adnan Menderes Airport | 3 hr 45 min | 08 Sep 2025 |
Direct Flights to Izmir
Direct flights to Izmir from many cities in Europe allow visitors to travel quickly and easily from the number one metropolis of the Aegean to all surrounding districts. Demand is increasing especially in the summer months, for Izmir flight tickets. Corendon Airlines has been operating direct flights from Izmir to the cities like Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hannover, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Munich, and Maastricht / Aachen since June 1, 2019. Izmir-Hannover flights are scheduled by Corendon Airlines on Fridays and Saturdays, whereas Izmir-Düsseldorf flights are organized three days a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Passengers traveling from Germany to Izmir and wanting to explore Izmir's surroundings can benefit from the privileged travel services of Corendon Airlines. Although there are direct flights from Izmir to many Dutch cities, Corendon Airlines' first direct flight from the Netherlands to Izmir was Maastricht.
| Destination Airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) | |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf - Izmir flight duration | 3:15 hours |
| Munich - Izmir flight duration | 2:45 hours |
| Hannover - Izmir flight duration | 3:05 hours |
| Cologne Bonn - Izmir flight duration | 3:10 hours |
| Stuttgart - Izmir flight duration | 2:50 hours |
Choosing Your Flight Tickets to Izmir
As one of the biggest cities of the Aegean, Izmir flight tickets attract great interest throughout the year. The city is a popular destination and the airport hosts an average of 12 million passengers a year. Izmir flight deals offer excellent value for money to those who want to explore the city during the holiday season. If you're searching for cheap Izmir flight tickets, then be sure to benefit from Corendon Airlines’ flight deals. We pride ourself as an airline that your holiday starts when you board one of our aircrafts and that we will offer suitable flight deals for our customers to travel to Izmir and all other destinations we offer. Izmir is also convenient for those wanting to travel from Europe to other cities within the Aegean region of Turkey such as Manisa, Afyon, Aydin, Bodrum and Denizli. While searching for cheap flights to Izmir, don't forget to take advantage of the services provided by Corendon Airlines travel extras. When buying a last-minute flight ticket to Izmir, you have the opportunity to reserve your seat, add a meal of your choice and extra baggage at extremely affordable prices.
Airport & Transportation
Izmir Airport ADB, also called Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, is Izmir's gateway to the world and processes huge passenger traffic every year. Izmir Airport hosted 10 million 500 thousand passengers in the ADB Domestic Flights terminal in 2017 and 2 million 300 thousand passengers have entered from international flights. These numbers are the result of a growing trend every year. Flights departing from Izmir provide the fastest and most practical way to go to many cities in Turkey and Europe. Corendon Airlines flights to Izmir take off from many different points, including Germany and the Netherlands. Izmir airport transportation includes a wide scale of possibilities. Departing from Izmir Airport ADB, you can reach the city center as well as several other cities by taking the metro called IZBAN, bus, taxi or renting a car. You can get the Izmir public transport card from the kiosks located on the opposite side of the Airport arrivals door. The famous holiday regions of the city are reached in a short time by the rail system or bus. However, if you prefer to follow your own route and want to travel freely around, you can take advantage of Izmir Airport’s car rental services. At the airport there are several car rental companies offering a rich choice of cars to suit different budgets.
Accomodation in Izmir
To keep your holiday to Izmir as cheap as possible why not book your flight tickets first and then spend time comparing deals for your accommodation. Depending on the amount of nights you want to stay, you may be able to benefit from big discounts. Izmir is one of the most developed cities in Turkey which offers a lot of accommodation options to suit its visitors, their budget, needs and wants. The hotels located in the city centre create an ideal base for those who want to explore the culture and daily life of Izmir.
Tips
If you have booked your flights in advance then use this time to find the perfect accommodation. Hotels offer great deals outside of peak season and midweek prices are often much lower. If you're travelling in peak season then booking early can secure you your favourite hotel at a reasonable price.
Izmir Weather
In terms of climate, Izmir's summer months are hot and dry. The warm weather is replaced by the sweet breeze in the evenings to let visitors enjoy the pleasant summer evenings. Winters are rainy and mostly friendly. So, if you visit Izmir in winter, we recommend you check the Izmir weather forecast before planning your trip and take an umbrella with you just in case!
- May 24, Sat 35 Scattered Clouds
- May 25, Sun 32 Overcast Clouds
- May 26, Mon 28 Broken Clouds
- May 27, Tue 27 Clear Sky
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