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How to get fromAthens to İzmirby plane, helicopter, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Athens to İzmir by plane, helicopter, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane plane ATH - ADB
    4h 8m
    ₺6,049–15,549

  2. Fly to Samos Aristarchos International Airport, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Samos Aristarchos International Airport (SMI)plane plane ATH - SMI
    2. Take the ferry from Samos to Kusadasiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kuşadası to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    7h 47m
    ₺3,850–13,630

  3. Helicopter, ferry, train

    1. Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Patmos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Patmos to Kusadasiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Çamlık to Izmir Basmanetrain train
    10h 55m
    ₺32,840–59,410

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytileneferry ferry Hsw
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    15h 15m
    ₺6,241–13,524

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Izmir Otogarbus bus
    21h 24m
    ₺5,109–7,778

  6. Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane plane ATH - MJT
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry ferry
    5h 42m
    ₺7,182–14,532

  7. Fly to Chios Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chios Airport (JKH)plane plane ATH - JKH
    2. Take the ferry from Chios to Port of Cesmeferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Çeşme bus station to İzmir Otogar Tesisbus bus
    6h 28m
    ₺4,460–15,530

  8. Drive  1,251.3 km

    1. Drive from Athens to İzmircar car 1,251.3 km
    14h 25m
    ₺12,861–18,577

Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket₺4,579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and İzmir, Turkey?

Aegean Airlines flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Alsancak Limanı via Mytilene in around 15h 15m.

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