ADB → Kusadasi · 80 km
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Kusadasi: Taxi Fare & Transfer Cost
Taxi ≈ €79.2 · Fixed €50–70Quick answer
A metered taxi from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Kusadasi costs about €79.2 (₺4,360) on the current official tariff. A pre-booked private transfer is €50–70 fixed, with the driver waiting for you at arrivals. The 80 km drive takes 60–75 minutes.
Tariff data updated: 2026-09-04
Book a fixed transfer from €50 →Kusadasi, the busy cruise port and beach resort south of Izmir, is around 80 km from Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), a 60 to 75 minute drive down the O-31 motorway. It is the usual coastal base for visiting Ephesus, about 20 km inland.
- distance
- 80 km
- drive
- 60–75'
- taxi ≈
- €79.2
- fixed from
- €50+
- Fixed price
- Flight tracked
- Free cancellation
Estimate your transfer cost
Metered taxi
≈ €79.2
₺4,360 on the meter
Pre-booked private transfer
€50–70
fixed price, meets you at arrivals
Taxi estimate uses the current official tariff. Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.
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Route at a glance
Where Kusadasi sits relative to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport — the 80 km drive at a glance.
Boundary data: Turkey-Maps-GeoJSON (Apache-2.0)
Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Izmir transfer coverage
There is no direct train to the port, so a private transfer or a taxi is the practical way in, and cruise passengers rely on pre-booked transfers to hit fixed boarding times. The calculator below prices the metered taxi against a fixed quote.
All your options compared
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (pre-booked) best value | 60–75 min | €50–70 fixed | door to door; cruise-port timing on request |
| Metered taxi | 60–75 min | ~€79.2 (₺4,360) metered | long run; agree the rough fare first |
| Havas shuttle | ~90 min | low-cost | to the Kusadasi bus terminal, then a local taxi |
| Car rental | ~70 min | from ~€25/day | desks at arrivals; useful for Ephesus day trips |
Arriving in Kusadasi
Kusadasi runs along its bay from the cruise port and marina through Ladies Beach to the long beaches at Davutlar and the national park to the south. The exact area changes the last few minutes of the drive, so give your hotel or beach when you book.
For Ephesus, Kusadasi is the coastal base and Selcuk the closer inland town; many visitors stay in Kusadasi and day-trip to the ruins, about 25 minutes away.
Avoid the common scams
- Cruise passengers should give the ship name and boarding time when booking so the driver buffers the pickup. The port has fixed embarkation slots.
- Airport taxis are metered on this 80 km run, so agree the rough fare to your hotel or the port in advance.
- A pre-booked transfer holds one fixed price with no night surcharge, which suits both late arrivals and early cruise departures.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi?
A pre-booked private transfer to Kusadasi is roughly €50–70 fixed for up to four people, or up to seven in a van at a similar price. The metered taxi estimate for the 80 km appears live in the calculator above.
How long does the drive to Kusadasi take?
About 60 to 75 minutes for the 80 km on the O-31 motorway, up to 90 minutes on busy July and August weekends when the coast is at its fullest.
Is Kusadasi a good base for Ephesus?
Yes. Ephesus is about 20 km from Kusadasi centre, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car, so many visitors stay on the coast in Kusadasi and day-trip to the ruins and Selcuk.
Can a transfer meet a cruise ship at Kusadasi?
Yes. Kusadasi is the busiest cruise port on the Turkish Aegean, and transfer drivers handle embarkation and disembarkation runs; give your ship and boarding time so the airport pickup is timed to reach the terminal with a buffer.
Do Izmir taxis charge more at night to Kusadasi?
No. Izmir uses a single 24-hour tariff with no official night surcharge, and a pre-booked transfer is the same fixed price at any hour, which helps on this long motorway run after dark.
Before you fly
Have data the moment you land
A Turkey eSIM installed before departure connects as soon as the plane doors open, so you can message your driver, open the meter estimate or ring the hotel without hunting for airport Wi-Fi. Airalo's Turkey plans run on the Turk Telekom network, from 3 to 30 days with unlimited-data options; it is data only and needs an unlocked, eSIM-capable phone, so check compatibility before you buy.
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