Flights from Istanbul to Izmir

Istanbul to Izmir is about 358 km, and a direct flight would take around 1 hour. There are several flights a day, and early-morning and late-evening departures are often the cheapest.

We search departures from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) together, so you can pick the best flight from whichever airport is closer to you.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is the busiest airport on the Aegean. Çeşme and Alaçatı, Kuşadası and Selçuk, home to ancient Ephesus, are all reachable by road. In the city, the Kordon seafront, Kemeraltı Bazaar and the Clock Tower are the most visited sights. The beach season runs from May to the end of October.

Turkish citizens can fly on domestic routes with their national ID card; other travellers need a passport. Where the airline provides it, each flight shows its baggage allowance in the search results. You can add your hotel, an airport transfer and tours to your flight, and choose all four on Build Your Trip for a package discount. Your card is charged once your ticket has been issued.