Flights to Izmir

A flight from London Heathrow to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport takes just under four hours.

British Airways flies to Izmir between May and September and you’ll find lots of well-priced flights during this period. Izmir enjoys a Mediterranean climate and both May and September are ideal months to visit, when the weather is still warm, and conditions are perfect for sightseeing and visiting the beaches near to the city.

You can make a trip to Izmir fit any budget. Explore the city’s culinary scene by visiting the local taverns, known as meyhanes, to tuck into some delicious and affordable Turkish cuisine. Head to the 17th century Kemeralti Bazaar and navigate the maze of narrow streets to pick up wallet-friendly souvenirs including textiles, jewellery and Turkish treats.

Once you land in Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, the city centre is just 20 kilometres away. You can catch an airport shuttle bus or a taxi from outside the terminal building, which should get you to most destinations in the city in around 30-45 minutes. There’s also a metro station serving the airport that will get you to the city or to other locations in Turkey.

You can hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of Izmir and see more of what the surrounding areas have to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.

Make your way to the top of the Asansor, a monumental walkway that hugs the hillside, and gaze out beyond the city limits. If you’re inspired to explore further afield you can take a day trip to visit the excavated remains of Ephesus, a city left over from Ancient Greece. It includes the Temple of Artemis, a vast Colosseum-like theatre and the reconstructed Library of Celsus that once held 12,000 scrolls. 

A two-hour drive away is Pamukkale, famous for the 17 thermal springs that flow down the iconic Travertine Terraces. Visitors can take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich water.  

You can also easily visit the nearby Cesme Peninsula and vibrant Kusadasi from Izmir, if you want to relax on the Aegean’s blue water beaches and stay at all-inclusive resorts.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Turkey, but they will need to hold a valid UK passport with at least six months validity. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

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