Athens to İzmir flights
İzmir lies 302 km (188 mi) east of Athens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 8 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Athens | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Turkey |
| Population | 664,046 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ATH, 20 km out | ADB, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in İzmir
Crossing from Greece into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Airports at each end
Leaving Athens
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in İzmir
İzmir is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,630-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Samos Airport (SMI, 83 km), Mytilene International Airport (MJT, 86 km), Chios Island National Airport (JKH, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adnan Menderes International Airport | ADB | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,630 ft | 412 ft |
| Samos Airport (regional) | SMI | 83 km (52 mi) | 6,706 ft | 19 ft |
| Mytilene International Airport (regional) | MJT | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,894 ft | 60 ft |
| Chios Island National Airport (regional) | JKH | 87 km (54 mi) | 4,957 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Athens?
302 km (188 mi) in a straight line, east of Athens.
How long does it take to get from Athens to İzmir by air?
About 1 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Athens and İzmir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Athens to İzmir flights?
Typically Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB); İzmir also has SMI, MJT, JKH.
What currency do I need in İzmir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.