Loading map...
faq.title
faq.subtitle Izmir
Kordon promenade, Kemeralti Bazaar (17th-century market), Kadifekale fortress, Agora of Smyrna (Roman ruins), Izmir Clock Tower, and historic Asansor elevator. Take a ferry for sightseeing
Ephesus is 80 km south. Options: Dolmus from Izmir otogar to Selcuk (90 TRY, 1 hr) then dolmus to Ephesus (20 TRY). IZBAN train to Tepekoy, then TCDD to Selcuk (40 TRY, 1.5 hrs). Organized tour 800-1500 TRY (full day). Taxi 1200-1500 TRY one-way
Cesme/Alacati: 80 km west, white sand beaches, windsurfing hub (1 hr by dolmus). Ilica Beach: Best for families, thermal waters. Urla: 35 km west, quieter beaches, wine route. Foca: 70 km north, two coves, less crowded
Yes! One of Turkey's oldest and largest bazaars, dating to 17th century. Best for spices, Turkish delight, leather goods, jewelry, textiles, and antiques. Open 10:00-19:00 daily (some shops closed Sundays). Go mornings to avoid crowds and afternoon heat
3-4 days is ideal. Day 1: Konak Square, Clock Tower, Kemeralti Bazaar, Asansor. Day 2: Kordon walk, Alsancak neighborhood, ferry to Karsiyaka. Day 3: Day trip to Ephesus and Sirince village. Day 4: Cesme/Alacati beaches or Pergamon
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Izmir
Stay in Alsancak for best experience. Alsancak is Izmir's most vibrant neighborhood for tourists. Endless cafes, restaurants, bars, and boutique hotels. Gazi Kadinlar Street offers best nightlife. Easy access to Kordon, ferries, and metro
Take ferries for cheap sightseeing. Cross-bay ferries (Konak-Karsiyaka, Konak-Bostanli) cost only 35 TRY and offer spectacular views of city and bay. Best at sunset. 20-minute journey beats sitting in traffic
Explore Kemeralti early morning. Arrive at Kemeralti Bazaar before 11:00 to avoid tourist crowds and afternoon heat. Start from Konak metro, walk through spice lanes, stop for Turkish coffee at historic cafes. Friday afternoons are busiest (pre-weekend shopping)
Use IzMirKart for all transport. Buy IzMirKart immediately upon arrival. The 90-minute free transfer policy saves significant money. One card can be shared by multiple passengers (tap for each person). Top up at metro stations, ferry terminals, or newsstands
Evening 'meltem' breeze on Kordon. Izmir's summer evenings are cooled by the 'meltem' sea breeze starting around 18:00. Walk Kordon from Alsancak to Konak at sunset. Locals gather for picnics, fishing, and socializing. Best restaurants and meyhanes line the waterfront
Reviews
Questions & Answers
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
15°
15°60%6 м/с
Today19°10°
19°10°Tomorrow15°10°
15°10°Fri
12°8°
12°8°Sat13°7°
13°7°Sun16°8°
16°8°Mon16°7°
16°7°Tue15°11°
15°11°12°
4°Jan
13°
4°Feb
17°
7°Mar
21°
9°Apr
27°
14°May
31°
18°Jun
34°
21°Jul
34°
21°Aug
30°
17°Sep
25°
13°Oct
19°
8°Nov
14°
5°Dec
location.transport.title
location.transport.subtitle
Loading...
location.transport.metro
30 ₺~0.68 $
Same fare as all transport: 30 TRY (until April), 35 TRY (from April 2026). Izmirim Kart. Transfers 90 min free. 1 metro line + IZBAN (suburban, up to 40 TRY by distance)
location.transport.bus
30 ₺~0.68 $
ESHOT buses: 30 TRY (until April 2026), 35 TRY (from April 2026). Payment only via Izmirim Kart — cash not accepted. 2nd and subsequent rides within 90 min free!
location.transport.ferry
30 ₺~0.68 $
Izdeniz ferries: same fare 30/35 TRY. Routes across the bay: Konak-Karsiyaka, Alsancak-Bostanli. Transfer from metro/bus free within 90 min. Izmirim Kart required
location.transport.taxi
10 ₺~0.23 $
Flag drop 10 TRY, then 6.30 TRY/km. Minimum ~100 TRY. Metered. Airport to center ~250-350 TRY. BiTaksi for hailing. No night tariff
location.transport.tram
30 ₺~0.68 $
Same fare as bus/metro: 30 TRY (until April), 35 TRY (from April). Izmirim Kart required. Transfers within 90 min free. Tram convenient for Kornak waterfront
location.transport.microbus
—| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.metro | 30 ₺ ~0.68 $ | — | Same fare as all transport: 30 TRY (until April), 35 TRY (from April 2026). Izmirim Kart. Transfers 90 min free. 1 metro line + IZBAN (suburban, up to 40 TRY by distance) |
location.transport.bus | 30 ₺ ~0.68 $ | — | ESHOT buses: 30 TRY (until April 2026), 35 TRY (from April 2026). Payment only via Izmirim Kart — cash not accepted. 2nd and subsequent rides within 90 min free! |
location.transport.ferry | 30 ₺ ~0.68 $ | — | Izdeniz ferries: same fare 30/35 TRY. Routes across the bay: Konak-Karsiyaka, Alsancak-Bostanli. Transfer from metro/bus free within 90 min. Izmirim Kart required |
location.transport.taxi | 10 ₺ ~0.23 $ | Flag drop 10 TRY, then 6.30 TRY/km. Minimum ~100 TRY. Metered. Airport to center ~250-350 TRY. BiTaksi for hailing. No night tariff | |
location.transport.tram | 30 ₺ ~0.68 $ | — | Same fare as bus/metro: 30 TRY (until April), 35 TRY (from April). Izmirim Kart required. Transfers within 90 min free. Tram convenient for Kornak waterfront |
location.transport.microbus | — | — | — |
