Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €45
- Round trip
- €90
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport → Colophon Beach: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Gümüldür, roughly 37 km and 35 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €45
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Colophon Beach it is roughly 37 km, about 35 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €45 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Colophon Beach, Gümüldür
- Distance
- ~37 km
- Travel time
- ~35 min
- Price
- from €45 one way · €90 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €45 (3 passengers) · First Class €55 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 min (international) before take-off
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 | €15 | €30 |
| First Class | 6 | €9.17 | €18.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 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 35 min for the 37 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Colophon Beach is a hotel in the Atatürk quarter of Gümüldür, set on one of the side streets. For families, the main draw close by is Yalı Castle Aquapark, only a short walk from the door. Gümüldür Public Beach, İpekkum Beach and the Ancient City of Lebedos are a short drive away. Spilos Gümüldür Hotel, Rodis Hotel and Tropicana Hotel Gümüldür are all a few minutes' walk from here.
Travelling with small children? Baby seats and child seats can be added as extras when you book the transfer to Colophon Beach, so they are already fitted when the driver meets you at arrivals. Mention the children's ages in the booking notes, and check the vehicle list on the page to choose one with room for pushchairs as well as suitcases.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Yalı Castle Aquapark | 300 m | 4 min walk |
| Gümüldür Public Beach | 2.1 km | 27 min walk |
| İpekkum Beach | 3.3 km | by car |
| Ancient City of Lebedos | 3.6 km | by car |
| Doğanbey Night Market | 7.2 km | by car |
| Old Windmill | 8.8 km | by car |
| Çukuraltı Beach | 9.0 km | by car |
| Özdere Harbour | 10.5 km | by car |
Colophon Beach → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 35 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Colophon Beach.
How long is the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Colophon Beach?
Colophon Beach sits in Gümüldür, roughly 37 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Colophon Beach cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €45 (3 passengers), First Class €55 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Colophon Beach 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 Colophon Beach. There is no meter – the price, from €45 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Colophon Beach?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Atatürk Mah., 6305. Sk. No:26, 35480 Menderes/İzmir). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Colophon Beach for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport?
The drive is about 35 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Colophon Beach?
For Colophon Beach the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Colophon Beach?
Closest to the hotel: Yalı Castle Aquapark (300 m, 4 min walk), Gümüldür Public Beach (2.1 km, 27 min walk) and İpekkum Beach (3.3 km). Distances are straight-line.