Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport → Balçova: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 18 km, about 20 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €40
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Balçova it is roughly 18 km, about 20 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €40 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €70. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Balçova
- Distance
- ~18 km
- Travel time
- ~20 min
- Price
- from €40 one way · €80 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €40 (3 passengers) · First Class €50 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €70 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 7 hotels, dropped at the door
Car prices for Balçova
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €50
- Round trip
- €100
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
Balçova → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Balçova to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport costs the same and takes about 20 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €80.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €13.33 | €26.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €8.33 | €16.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €4.38 | €8.75 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €4.38 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 20 min for the 18 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Balçova at a glance
Balçova is a small but busy district in western İzmir, set between the gulf shore and green hills. It is famous for thermal springs known since antiquity; according to legend, Agamemnon's soldiers were healed here, which is why the baths are also called the Agamemnon Springs. A cable car climbing into the hills, Dokuz Eylül University Hospital, İzmir University of Economics and a large shopping centre are also in the district.
If you are coming to Balçova for medical treatment, a thermal stay or a university visit, write the name of the hospital, spa facility or campus in your booking notes, ideally with the entrance or block you need. Your driver can then take you straight to that entrance or the closest accessible point.
Hotels we drive to in Balçova
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Kaya İzmir Thermal & ConventionZeytin Sokak 112 Ilıca Mahallesi Narlıdere
Hyatt Regency İzmir İstinyeParkBahcelerarasi Sehit Binbasi Balçova
Wyndham Grand İzmir Özdilekİnciraltı Caddesi, İnciraltı Mahallesi, Balçova/İzmir
Ramada Encore İzmirMithatpaşa Caddesi, Bahçelerarası Mahallesi, Balçova/İzmir
Balçova Termal OtelSakarya Caddesi Korutürk
8 Rooms HouseKorutürk Mah., Sarmaşık Cd. No:84, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Plaza Otel İzmirKorutürk Mah., Mithatpaşa Cd. No:285, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Balçova Termal OtelSakarya Caddesi Korutürk
8 Rooms HouseKorutürk Mah., Sarmaşık Cd. No:84, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Plaza Otel İzmirKorutürk Mah., Mithatpaşa Cd. No:285, 35330 Balçova/İzmir
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Balçova.
How much time should I plan for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Balçova?
Plan around 20 min for the roughly 18 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.
What does a car from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Balçova cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €40 (3 passengers), First Class €50 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €70 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Balçova a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to your door in Balçova. There is no meter – the price, from €40 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to Balçova?
For Balçova the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €70 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Balçova to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport?
Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €80.
Can I book other places near Balçova?
Yes. From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Narlıdere, Konak and Karşıyaka. The airport page lists every destination.