Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €40
- Round trip
- €80
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Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport → Plaza Otel İzmir: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Balçova, roughly 20 km and 20 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 Plaza Otel İzmir it is roughly 20 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) → Plaza Otel İzmir, Balçova
- Distance
- ~20 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
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 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 | €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 20 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.
Where the hotel is
Plaza Otel İzmir is a city hotel on Mithatpaşa Avenue, the long avenue linking Balçova with central İzmir. Balçova Aqua Park is a few minutes' walk away, and the Balçova Cable Car, İzmir Marina, the İzmir Museum Ships and Sancakburnu Castle are each a short drive. The hotel sits close to Balçova Termal Otel and Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention, with Ramada Encore İzmir also nearby.
Mithatpaşa Avenue can get busy, especially in the evening, so plan the ride back to Adnan Menderes Airport with some margin: the booking page shows a recommended departure time for your flight. Free cancellation applies if your plans change.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Balçova Aqua Park | 570 m | 8 min walk |
| Balçova Cable Car | 1.3 km | 17 min walk |
| Agora Shopping Mall | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| İzmir Museum Ships | 2.2 km | 28 min walk |
| İzmir Marina | 2.3 km | 29 min walk |
| Sancakburnu Castle | 2.9 km | by car |
| Mehmetçik Monument | 3.2 km | by car |
| İnciraltı City Forest | 3.3 km | by car |
Plaza Otel İzmir → Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 20 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Plaza Otel İzmir.
How long is the ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Plaza Otel İzmir?
Plaza Otel İzmir sits in Balçova, roughly 20 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Plaza Otel İzmir 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 Plaza Otel İzmir 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 Plaza Otel İzmir. 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 Plaza Otel İzmir?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Korutürk Mah., Mithatpaşa Cd. No:285, 35330 Balçova/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 Plaza Otel İzmir for Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport?
The drive is about 20 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Plaza Otel İzmir?
Closest to the hotel: Balçova Aqua Park (570 m, 8 min walk), Balçova Cable Car (1.3 km, 17 min walk) and Agora Shopping Mall (2.0 km, 25 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Plaza Otel İzmir?
For Plaza Otel İzmir 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.