- Must visit
İzmir Archaeology Museum
Archaeology museum with sculptures, pottery and finds from Smyrna, Ephesus and nearby sites. It gives essential context for İzmir’s ancient past.
Flights from Ankara to İzmir depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 520 km distance in 1h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 520 km |
Average flight duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£164
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Flights per day
52
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Ankara to İzmir is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to İzmir will cost around £164 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £32.
Of the 52 flights that leave Ankara for İzmir every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 520 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PC2474
PC2476
TK2167 · TK2348
TK2163 · TK2348
TK2175 · TK2348
PC2474
PC2476
TK2175 · TK2348
TK2151 · TK2332
TK2123 · TK2320Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ankara to İzmir among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 520 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration 14h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Ankara to İzmir flights for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC2474 | 7:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 1h15 | 8:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK2117 · TK2324 | 7:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h20 | 14:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2117 · TK2328 | 7:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h20 | 16:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2117 · TK2326 | 7:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h25 | 15:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2117 · TK2320 | 7:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h20 | 12:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2117 · TK2318 | 7:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h20 | 11:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2119 · TK2326 | 8:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h20 | 15:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2119 · TK2328 | 8:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h15 | 16:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2119 · TK2324 | 8:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h15 | 14:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2119 · TK2320 | 8:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h15 | 12:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2119 · TK2330 | 8:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h15 | 17:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2328 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h30 | 16:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2332 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h30 | 18:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2324 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h30 | 14:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2326 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h35 | 15:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2330 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h30 | 17:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2127 · TK2334 | 10:40 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h30 | 19:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2328 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h20 | 16:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2330 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h20 | 17:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2332 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h20 | 18:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2336 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h25 | 20:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2326 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h25 | 15:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2135 · TK2334 | 11:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h20 | 19:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2139 · TK2332 | 13:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h10 | 18:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2139 · TK2330 | 13:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h10 | 17:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2139 · TK2336 | 13:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h15 | 20:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2139 · TK2340 | 13:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 9h10 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2139 · TK2334 | 13:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h10 | 19:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
PC2478 | 14:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 1h15 | 15:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK2151 · TK2340 | 14:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h15 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2151 · TK2332 | 14:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h15 | 18:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2151 · TK2336 | 14:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h20 | 20:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2151 · TK2334 | 14:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h15 | 19:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2155 · TK2340 | 15:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h15 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2155 · TK2336 | 15:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h20 | 20:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2159 · TK2340 | 16:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h15 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2159 · TK2336 | 16:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h20 | 20:15 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2159 · TK2348 | 16:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h10 | 1:05 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2163 · TK2348 | 18:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h05 | 1:05 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2163 · TK2340 | 18:00 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h10 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2167 · TK2340 | 18:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h15 | 22:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2167 · TK2354 | 18:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h15 | 3:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2167 · TK2348 | 18:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h10 | 1:05 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
PC2476 | 20:10 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 1h15 | 21:25 Adnan Menderes Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
TK2175 · TK2348 | 21:35 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 3h30 | 1:05 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2175 · TK2354 | 21:35 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h35 | 3:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2183 · TK2354 | 22:50 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h20 | 3:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
TK2189 · TK2312 | 1:45 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h25 | 9:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2189 · TK2310 | 1:45 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 6h25 | 8:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2193 · TK2320 | 3:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 8h15 | 12:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2193 · TK2312 | 3:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 5h15 | 9:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2193 · TK2318 | 3:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 7h15 | 11:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
TK2193 · TK2310 | 3:55 Ankara Esenboga International Airport | 4h15 | 8:10 Adnan Menderes Airport | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of İzmir — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect İzmir trip today.
Archaeology museum with sculptures, pottery and finds from Smyrna, Ephesus and nearby sites. It gives essential context for İzmir’s ancient past.
Contemporary art museum in Alsancak with changing exhibitions in a seafront setting. A good choice for modern Turkish art and photography.
Private museum in a restored mansion with period rooms, ethnographic objects and cultural displays. It offers a quieter alternative to larger museums.
Large seafront square and promenade area with wide views, ferries and evening walks. It is one of the city’s most recognisable public spaces.
Historic bazaar district of lanes, inns and workshops. It remains one of the best places to experience the city’s trading heritage on foot.
Lively waterfront promenade popular for walking, cycling and sunset views across the bay. It is a modern favourite among locals and visitors.
A crisp ring of bread coated in sesame. It is İzmir’s signature street breakfast, especially from old bakery carts and seaside stalls.
A baked bread roll filled with İzmir tulum cheese, tomato and peppers. It is a beloved local breakfast snack from boyoz and bakery shops.
Flaky layered pastry brought by Sephardic Jews, usually eaten at breakfast with boiled egg and tea. It is one of İzmir’s most iconic foods.
Historic casual stop famed for boyoz, gevrek and traditional İzmir breakfast pastries in a busy old-city setting.
Well-known casual seafood restaurant by the waterfront, popular for fresh meze, fish and a lively Aegean dining atmosphere.
Established traditional restaurant known for Turkish grills, kebabs and hearty local dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Budget-friendly versus many Mediterranean cities. Food, local transport and casual stays are good value, though summer hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Service may be included, but 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up in cafés. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5% for helpful service.
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Adnan Menderes Havalimanı İZBAN Station -> Alsancak Garı, İzmir
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ankara to İzmir by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at İzmir, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ankara to İzmir flights use the Ankara Esenboga International Airport to Adnan Menderes Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Ankara and İzmir airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Ankara Esenboga International Airport is 7 km from Ankara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ankara Esenboga International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both domestic and international terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ankara Esenboga International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ankara Esenboga International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Adnan Menderes Airport is 4 km from İzmir city centre. Public transport options include:
Adnan Menderes Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both domestic and international terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Adnan Menderes Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Adnan Menderes Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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