İzmir to Piraeus flights
Piraeus lies 310 km (192 mi) west 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 9 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 | Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Greece |
| Population | 2.9 million | 163,688 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Nearest large airport | ADB, 13 km out | ATH, 26 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Piraeus
Crossing from Turkey into Greece: money changes from the Lira to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Piraeus
Piraeus is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Piraeus from İzmir?
310 km (192 mi) in a straight line, west of İzmir.
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Piraeus by air?
About 1 h 9 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 Piraeus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for İzmir to Piraeus flights?
Typically Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What currency do I need in Piraeus?
The Euro (EUR).
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.