Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport → Gaia by the Sea: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Ilıca, roughly 86 km and 1 h 25 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to Gaia by the Sea it is roughly 86 km, about 1 h 25 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €60 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) → Gaia by the Sea, Ilıca
- Distance
- ~86 km
- Travel time
- ~1 h 25 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (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 3 h 30 min (domestic) / 4 h 30 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 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| 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 1 h 25 min for the 86 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h 30 min before a domestic and 4 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Away from the hotels of central Ilıca, Gaia by the Sea is a seafront boutique hotel of the Gaia Hotels group on the coast at Ardıç. Paşalimanı Beach is a short drive away, as are Ilıca Beach, the Ilıca Hot Springs and Oasis Aquapark. Aqua Toy City and Altınyunus Marina are a short drive too. The hotel suits guests who would rather stay by the water than on busier streets.
Groups of friends and extended families can travel together in a single larger vehicle instead of splitting across several cars. Each option on the booking page lists how many passengers and suitcases it takes. The driver meets the whole group at arrivals with a name sign and brings everyone straight to the hotel.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Paşalimanı Beach | 1.3 km | 16 min walk |
| Ilıca Beach | 3.5 km | by car |
| Ilıca Hot Springs | 4.0 km | by car |
| Oasis Aquapark | 4.3 km | by car |
| Aqua Toy City | 4.9 km | by car |
| Altınyunus Marina | 4.9 km | by car |
| Alaçatı Windmills | 5.5 km | by car |
| Arkas Art Alaçatı | 5.8 km | by car |
Gaia by the Sea → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 1 h 25 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 4 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Gaia by the Sea.
How long is the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Gaia by the Sea?
Gaia by the Sea sits in Ilıca, roughly 86 km from the airport – about 1 h 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Gaia by the Sea cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (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 Gaia by the Sea 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 Gaia by the Sea. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Gaia by the Sea?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (5495 Sk. 26 Ardıç Ardıç). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Gaia by the Sea for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport?
The drive is about 1 h 25 min. Leave at least 3 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 4 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Gaia by the Sea?
Closest to the hotel: Paşalimanı Beach (1.3 km, 16 min walk), Ilıca Beach (3.5 km) and Ilıca Hot Springs (4.0 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Gaia by the Sea?
For Gaia by the Sea 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.