Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport → Elite Residence Buca: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Buca, roughly 14 km and 15 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €40
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Elite Residence Buca it is roughly 14 km, about 15 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) → Elite Residence Buca, Buca
- Distance
- ~14 km
- Travel time
- ~15 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
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 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 | €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 15 min for the 14 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Elite Residence Buca is a residence-style hotel in the Yaylacık neighbourhood of Buca, a largely residential district south-east of central İzmir. The Migration and Population Exchange House and the Buca Mevlana Recreation Area are both within a short walk, while the Kızılçullu Aqueducts, Kadifekale Castle and the Agora of Smyrna Open-Air Museum are a short drive away. Beta Homes Boutique Hotel Buca is the closest neighbour, with Lila Apart Otel and Forbes Butik Otel also nearby.
Families can add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when booking the transfer to Elite Residence Buca, and it is ready in the vehicle when the driver meets you at the airport. The ride is door to door, straight to the hotel entrance. Cancellation is free if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Migration and Population Exchange House | 420 m | 6 min walk |
| Buca Mevlana Recreation Area | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Kızılçullu Aqueducts | 3.7 km | by car |
| Kadifekale Castle | 4.1 km | by car |
| Basmane Railway Station | 4.9 km | by car |
| Agora of Smyrna Open-Air Museum | 4.9 km | by car |
| Agora of Smyrna | 4.9 km | by car |
| Kültürpark | 5.3 km | by car |
Elite Residence Buca → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 15 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Elite Residence Buca.
How long is the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Elite Residence Buca?
Elite Residence Buca sits in Buca, roughly 14 km from the airport – about 15 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Elite Residence Buca cost?
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 included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Elite Residence Buca 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 Elite Residence Buca. There is no meter – the price, from €40 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Elite Residence Buca?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Yaylacık Mah., 43. Sk., 35400 Buca/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 Elite Residence Buca for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport?
The drive is about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Elite Residence Buca?
Closest to the hotel: Migration and Population Exchange House (420 m, 6 min walk), Buca Mevlana Recreation Area (450 m, 6 min walk) and Kızılçullu Aqueducts (3.7 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Elite Residence Buca?
For Elite Residence Buca 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.