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How to Get from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Bornova

Bornova is 34.1 km north-east of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport, typically a 32-minute drive without traffic. Depending on the option, the journey takes about 32 minutes by taxi or private transfer, 45 minutes by train plus metro, or around 50 minutes by direct Havaş coach.

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026 • 34.1 km road distance

Private Door-to-Door Transfer

Recommended
32 mins •On Demand (24/7)
€55 - €65 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Suitcases Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit baggage claim through Arrivals and meet your driver in the arrivals hall or outside the terminal.
  2. A representative will hold a sign with your name; load your luggage and board the private vehicle.
  3. Ride directly to your hotel or address in Bornova; the drive takes about 32 minutes door to door.
  4. Arrive in Bornova without needing to change vehicles or handle public transport.
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Official Airport Taxi

Fastest
32 mins •On Demand (Official Rank)
€34 - €40 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow the taxi rank signs outside the Arrivals exits of the Domestic or International terminal.
  2. Use the official rank only and ignore touts inside the terminal.
  3. Ask the driver to use the meter; a trip to Bornova is about 34 km and should cost around €34-€40, depending on traffic and waiting.
  4. Pay in TRY or by card if the taxi has a terminal; confirm before departure if you need a receipt.

Havaş Coach to Bornova (Manisa Service)

Direct Bus
50 mins •2 Departures Daily — see havas.net
€6.50 / Person
Luggage: 1 Suitcase + Hand Luggage
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals and find the Havaş desk outside the terminal; buy a ticket for the Manisa service (fare 370 TRY, approx €6.50) to Bornova.
  2. Board the coach from in front of the Arrivals exit; tickets are issued in the passenger's name, so bring ID or a bank card.
  3. The coach stops at İzmir Otogar and then Bornova; be ready to get off at the Bornova stop.
  4. Check the current timetable on havas.net because there are only two departures a day.

İZBAN Train + Metro M1 via Hilal

Cheapest
45 mins •Every 12-15 Min (Daytime İZBAN)
€1.30 - €1.50 / Person
Luggage: 1 Suitcase Fine, Crowded at Rush Hour
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From International Arrivals follow the covered walkway signs for Metro–İZBAN; the İZBAN station is in front of the Domestic terminal.
  2. Buy an İzmirim Kart (one per person) at the İZBAN ticket office or machine and load it with enough credit for İZBAN plus Metro.
  3. Take a northbound İZBAN train (towards Aliağa/Menemen/Alsancak) and get off at Hilal; tap out at the exit validator.
  4. At Hilal, change to Metro M1 towards Evka 3 and ride to Bornova station.
  5. Depart at Bornova and walk or take a local taxi or bus if your accommodation is not within walking distance.

ESHOT Night Bus 204 to Bornova Metro

Night Only
60 mins •3 Departures (01:00 - 05:40)
€1.40 / Person (İzmirim Kart)
Luggage: 1 Suitcase Fine
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Arrivals and find the ESHOT stop at Havalimanı İç Hatlar Geliş or Havalimanı Dış Hatlar Geliş.
  2. Board the ESHOT 204 line towards Bornova Metro; pay with İzmirim Kart (77 TRY, approx €1.40) or contactless bank card (86 TRY, approx €1.55).
  3. The bus runs via the Otogar and Ege Üniversitesi Hastanesi and ends at Bornova Metro.
  4. Get off at Bornova Metro and walk or take a local taxi or bus to your final address.
  5. There are only three trips from the airport between about 01:00 and 05:40; no free 90-minute transfer applies on these lines.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Ignore touts inside the terminal and use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals or a pre-booked transfer.
  • Insist the taxi driver uses the meter; a 34 km trip to Bornova should be around €34-€40, so reject fixed offers that are much higher.
  • Havaş tickets are issued in the passenger's name and there are only two daily departures to Bornova; do not buy from unofficial sellers and confirm the schedule on havas.net.
  • Do not rely on contactless bank cards at İZBAN gates; buy an İzmirim Kart at the airport for İZBAN and Metro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct train from İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Bornova?

No, there is no direct train. Take İZBAN from the airport to Hilal (about 24 minutes), change to Metro M1 towards Evka 3, and get off at Bornova station.

What is the cheapest way to get from ADB to Bornova?

The cheapest is the İZBAN train plus Metro M1 via Hilal, costing about €1.30-€1.50 per person. At night the ESHOT 204 bus costs €1.40 with İzmirim Kart but runs only three times.

How much is a taxi from İzmir ADB to Bornova?

A standard metered taxi for the 34.1 km trip costs about €34-€40, depending on traffic and waiting. Always use the official rank and ensure the meter is on.

Is there a direct bus from the airport to Bornova?

Yes, the Havaş Manisa service stops in Bornova via İzmir Otogar, but it runs only twice a day and costs 370 TRY (about €6.50). Check havas.net for the schedule.

What transport should I use at night arriving in Bornova?

After about 01:00, the ESHOT 204 night bus serves Bornova Metro three times until early morning (01:00-05:40). Alternatively, a taxi or pre-booked private transfer is available 24/7.

Can I pay for İZBAN or Metro with a contactless bank card?

Not reliably. Buy an İzmirim Kart at the airport station for İZBAN and Metro; sources do not confirm contactless bank card acceptance at İZBAN gates.

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