İzmir to Esenler flights
Esenler lies 328 km (204 mi) north-east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| İzmir | Esenler | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 2.9 million | 520,235 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | ADB, 13 km out | IST, 28 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Esenler
Esenler is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 40 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 28 km (17 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 40 km (25 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Esenler from İzmir?
328 km (204 mi) in a straight line, north-east of İzmir.
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Esenler by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Esenler?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Which airports are used for İzmir to Esenler flights?
Typically Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to İstanbul Airport (IST); Esenler also has SAW, TEQ.
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.