--- iata: ADB name: İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport city: Izmir country: Turkey lastUpdated: '2026-09-06' officialWebsite: 'https://adnanmenderesairport.com/' sources: - 'https://adnanmenderesairport.com/' - >- https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/airport-facilities-services/lounges/page/domestic-terminal - >- https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/airport-facilities-services/lounges/page/international-terminal - >- https://izmirairport.com/en-EN/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services/page/drinking-fountains - 'https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/arrivals/page/transportation-izban' - 'https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/arrivals/page/transportation-taxi' - 'https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/park/page/multi-storey-car-park' - >- https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/passenger-guide/airport-facilities-services/page/airport-hotel-en - 'https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/adnan-menderes' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/turkey/adnan-menderes/adb-primeclass-lounge - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Menderes_Airport' - >- https://www.routesonline.com/airports/4929/izmir-adnan-menderes-international-airport-adb/about/ - 'https://www.izmirtime35.com/adnan-mendereste-yolcu-sayisi-126-milyonu-asti' quickFacts: - >- İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (IATA ADB / ICAO LTBJ) is the Aegean’s main commercial gateway — about 14–18 km south of central İzmir in Gaziemir / along the D.550 / E87 corridor. Owner is DHMİ; passenger terminals are operated by TAV Airports. Official site: adnanmenderesairport.com (TAV also serves the same content via izmirairport.com). - >- Turkish Transport Ministry / DHMİ traffic cited for 2025: 12,660,080 passengers (~+10% vs ~11.51 million in 2024). Independent tables commonly split that year about 7.6 million domestic / 5.1 million international. That ranks ADB among Türkiye’s busiest airports after IST, SAW, AYT, and ESB — a mix of SunExpress / Pegasus / Turkish Airlines domestic banks and European leisure charters, not a pure megahub crush like Antalya. - >- Two linked passenger terminals: International (opened 2006) and Domestic (opened 2014), connected landside by a covered walkway. Airfield: parallel runways 16R/34L and 16L/34R each about 3,240 × 45 m; published elevation about 126 m / 412 ft. Dual-runway geometry means they are not independent simultaneous approaches — treat capacity as one primary runway with a backup/taxiway role for the second. - >- Airport-published arrival guidance: ≥2 hours before domestic departures, ≥3 hours before international. Classic cabin-liquid rules apply (≤100 ml containers in one ≤1 L transparent bag) unless a lane posts an exception — do not assume CT-scanner exemptions. - >- Priority Pass lists two Primeclass Lounges (Domestic and International), both 00:00–23:59 with a typical 3-hour max stay. Airport walk-up tariffs published on the lounge pages: Domestic €45 / International €55. TAV Airport Hotel sits on the campus for short connections. - >- Best independent city link is İZBAN (commuter rail) from the airport station signed “Subway-Izban,” with landside walking/travelator access from both terminals. Havaş coaches, ESHOT municipal buses, taxis, and TAV multi-storey parking (Domestic ~2,523 spaces / International ~2,237 spaces) complete the ground options. As of 16 July 2026 the airport advertises a Silent Airport programme reducing terminal PA noise. bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Domestic 2h / international 3h is the airport’s own briefing detail: >- TAV’s passenger FAQ recommends arriving at least 2 hours before domestic departures and 3 hours before international. Summer European leisure banks and overlapping SunExpress / Pegasus / Turkish Airlines peaks are when check-in and the second airside filter stretch — online check-in plus bag drop helps more than heroics at the curb. Silent Airport (from 16 Jul 2026) reduces PA clutter but does not shorten queues. summary: >- Follow the official 2h domestic / 3h international buffer; summer leisure banks still stack security and passport control. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Domestic and International are separate buildings — walk the link detail: >- International Terminal (2006) and Domestic Terminal (2014) sit side by side with a covered landside walkway (typically a few minutes with bags). Wrong-terminal curb drops are a common first mistake — check the boarding pass terminal before you unload. Airside, domestic and international sterile areas do not substitute for each other: the Priority Pass lounge in one terminal will not cover a boarding pass in the other. summary: >- Two terminals linked landside; match curb and lounge to the terminal on your boarding pass. category: terminal - label: Food title: Eat after security — or use Primeclass if you have access detail: >- Both terminals have airside cafés and retail after the sterile filter; landside options exist in the public halls but are thinner once you are racing a bank. Primeclass Lounges (PP / TAV Passport / published walk-up) are the most reliable sit-down food-and-seat product when open capacity allows — walk-up is €45 domestic / €55 international on the airport lounge pages. Peak charter evenings still empty the good café seats near popular gates. summary: >- Airside cafés cover the basics; Primeclass is the worthwhile paid/PP food seat when the lounge is not full. category: food - label: Status title: İZBAN is the honest city move — watch the İzmirim Kart tap-out detail: >- Follow “Subway-Izban” signs from Domestic departures/arrivals or the International arrivals travelator to the airport rail station. Northbound trains serve Hilal (metro interchange), Alsancak, and the wider İZBAN spine; southbound continues toward Selçuk / Ephesus country. 2026 İzmirim Kart distance fares start at ₺40 for the first 20 km adult band — the entry gate blocks a higher maximum and refunds the unused portion only if you tap out at the destination iade/exit reader. Havaş and ESHOT remain better with bulky luggage; official taxi ranks beat lobby touts. summary: >- İZBAN is cheapest into town if you tap out correctly; coaches/taxis win with heavy bags. category: status lounges: - name: Primeclass Lounge (Domestic) zone: >- Domestic Terminal airside after the 2nd security control — proceed up to the next floor (airport lounge page) hours: '00:00–23:59 daily (Priority Pass / airport; max stay typically 3 hours)' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey-style networks when contracted - 'TAV Passport (airport: member + 1 guest + children 0–6)' - Paid walk-up (~€45 on airport lounge page — confirm live) bestFor: - Priority Pass on domestic SunExpress / Pegasus / Turkish Airlines turns - Short domestic holds when the gate area is standing-room only summary: >- Domestic-only Primeclass after the second security filter, upstairs. Priority Pass lists 24-hour opening with a 3-hour max stay, children under 2 free, soft drinks / buffet-style refreshments, and digital cards accepted. Useless for international boarding passes — do not clear domestic security hoping to “visit then go international.” Walk-up about €45 per the airport domestic lounge page; contracted bank/airline lists change — check the desk or PP app the same day. verdict: worth-it terminal: Domestic Terminal amenities: - Buffet-style refreshments and soft drinks - Flight information screens - Wi-Fi - Digital card acceptance - Air conditioning - name: Primeclass Lounge (International) zone: >- International Terminal airside after security and passport control — turn left, 2nd floor (airport + Priority Pass) hours: '00:00–23:59 daily (Priority Pass / airport; max stay typically 3 hours)' access: - Priority Pass / LoungeKey-style networks when contracted - 'TAV Passport (airport: member + 1 guest + children 0–6)' - Paid walk-up (~€55 on airport lounge page — confirm live) bestFor: - Priority Pass on international / charter departures - Escaping the post-passport gate seating crush on busy evenings summary: >- International Primeclass after passport control on the 2nd floor (PP: after the 2nd security check on the left). Listed 24 hours with a 3-hour max stay, children under 2 free, complimentary soft drinks / standard alcoholic drinks on PP facility notes, and no smoking including vaping. Walk-up about €55 on the airport international lounge page. Capacity limits are real on summer charter banks — arrive early after passport control rather than assuming a seat at boarding time. verdict: worth-it terminal: International Terminal amenities: - Buffet-style refreshments - Soft drinks and standard alcoholic drinks (PP notes) - Flight information screens - Wi-Fi - Digital card acceptance - Air conditioning waterOptions: - kind: free name: Official drinking water fountains (domestic airside) zone: airside summary: >- TAV publishes free drinking fountains in both terminals specifically for post-security hydration after the 100 ml cabin-liquid rule. Domestic departures points include next to Gate 240 and between Gates 121–124 — carry an empty bottle through screening and refill here instead of buying a markup bottle unless you prefer sealed retail. location: >- Domestic Terminal departures level next to Gate 240; also between Gates 121–124 (official drinking-fountains page) terminal: Domestic Terminal isBestValue: true - kind: free name: Official drinking water fountains (international airside) zone: airside summary: >- Same official free-fountain programme on the international side — departures points opposite Gate 230 and between Gates 101–104, plus an arrivals airside point opposite the passport-control booths. Best default after you clear security/passport control with an empty bottle. location: >- International Terminal departures opposite Gate 230 and between Gates 101–104; arrivals airside opposite passport-control booths terminal: International Terminal isBestQuality: true - kind: purchase name: Landside retail bottled water zone: landside price: Typically ₺40–80 for a small bottle depending on shop (confirm at till) summary: >- Convenience shops and cafés before security sell sealed bottles. Buy here if you want water in the security queue; empty bottles are smarter if you plan to use the free airside fountains after screening. location: >- Convenience kiosks and café counters in Domestic and International public departures halls near check-in islands terminal: Domestic / International landside - kind: purchase name: Airside café and duty-free bottled water zone: airside price: Typically €1.50–€3 / ₺ equivalent at café pricing (confirm at till) summary: >- After security (and after passport control on international), cafés and retail sell chilled bottles at higher mark-ups. Fine once you are already airside if you skipped the free fountains; worse value than a landside bottle or fountain refill for long holds. location: >- Café and retail units after security in Domestic and after passport control on International gate levels terminal: Domestic / International airside airportistScore: 7.1 slug: adb region: Middle East --- > Markdown for [/airports/adb](/airports/adb). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/adb) - [Lounge directory](/airports/adb/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Izmir, Turkey · Middle East Aegean dual-terminal city airport: 12.66M passengers in 2025, Primeclass lounges on Priority Pass in both buildings, free signed drinking fountains after security, and İZBAN rail as the cheapest honest city link — summer leisure banks still define the queues. ## Airportist Score **7.1 / 10** Weighted sum of the six published categories (no holistic fudge). - Ease of use (25%): 7.4 — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout. - Comfort & amenities (20%): 7.0 — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet. - Food & retail (15%): 6.5 — Food and retail quality and variety. - Ground access (15%): 8.2 — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city. - Reliability (15%): 6.4 — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience. - Lounges (10%): 6.8 — Worth-it density and access quality. ## At a glance - Passengers: 12.66 million (2025) - Terminals: 2 (Domestic 2014 + International 2006, landside walkway) - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Independent travelers using İZBAN into İzmir - Priority Pass holders on domestic or international Primeclass - SunExpress / Pegasus / Turkish Airlines domestic and Aegean leisure flights - Short connections with the on-campus TAV Airport Hotel ## Watch out for - Wrong-terminal curb drops between Domestic and International - Forgetting to tap out on İZBAN and keeping the maximum blocked fare - Assuming Priority Pass in one terminal covers the other sterile area - Summer charter/LCC banks at international passport control ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/adb/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/adb/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/adb/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/adb/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/adb/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/adb/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/adb/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/adb/reviews.md)