| Popular Airport | Adnan Menderes Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 10 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 227 Miles |
Kavala is a small city known to be among the most beautiful seaside cities of Greece. Known for its beautiful beaches and plenty of entertainment places, Kavala attracts many tourists. One of the easiest ways to travel to Kavala is to fly to Megas Alexandros Apt Airport.
The airport, which is located approximately 30 kilometers away from the city, is situated near the town called Chrysoupolis. There is no railway station near the city. In addition, public transportation to and from the airport is extremely limited. Therefore, it is easier to get to the airport by taking a taxi, renting a car or by taking the advantage of the private shuttle services provided by the hotel where you stay.
Although public transportation is limited, there are the buses that provide transportation from the city center to the airport. Those who want a faster public transportation can take the advantage of the express bus lines that depart twice on weekdays at 06:15 and 18:15 and on Saturdays at 07:10 and 19:15; on Sundays and holidays, you can benefit from the express line only at 19:15.
It is possible to reach the airport in half an hour by means of express lines. However, the buses following the long route do not have regular departure times.
You can also take advantage of the private shuttle services provided by the hotels or some private companies. If you are staying at a hotel, you can get detailed information about the shuttle services to the airport.
Taking a taxi is one of the most practical alternatives to reach the airport. As you won't have any difficulty finding a taxi in the city center, taxi fares are much more affordable compared to Europe.
If you prefer, you can rent a car from the car rental companies in the city center and reach the airport faster and more comfortably. It is also possible to reserve the rental car you want in advance by means of online booking option.
Megas Alexandros Apt, also known as Kavala International Airport, serves in a limited area. If you need to spend some time at the airport, you can benefit from a café-restaurant and a shopping store that are in your service.
You can get to the city center from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, which is located in the Gaziemir district 18 km away, by Havas shuttles, public buses, train, taxi or personal car. You can also rent a car at the airport.
If you are going to drive to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport using your personal car, you can get to central locations like Alsancak and Konak in about 30 minutes.
Havaş shuttles are a good choice to reach the city center. Havaş shuttles provide high frequency transportation to the city starting in the early morning and continue until late at night. You can reach many locations both in the city and outside the city, like Alsancak, Karsiyaka, Kusadasi, and Aydin, using Havaş shuttles.
In addition, from March-October Havaş shuttles provide transportation to and from Çeşme.
You can get to your destination quickly by taking a taxi. Taxis are located right outside the terminal. However, if you’re going somewhere outside of the city like Çeşme taking a taxi can be very expensive. We would recommend finding out the distance to your destination and calculating the fare before hand.
Public buses are another alternative to get to the city center. Using line 200 you can get to Mavisehir, using line 202 you can get to Alsancak and its surrounding areas, and using line 204 you can get to Bornova and its surrounding areas. Before getting on the bus purchase a Kentkart (smart card for fare payment), which is valid for the metro and train as well.
The fastest and most practical way to get to the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport is by train. The platforms are just outside the terminal, a short walk away. You can buy a Kentkart on the platform and take the train to the city center.
Renting a car to get around in Izmir is a good idea, especially if you plan to spend a few days in the city and/or travel to the surrounding areas. You can reserve your vehicle in advance and pick it up from the car rental office located at the airport. You can return your vehicle at the airport rental office a few hours before your departure. In Izmir traffic is generally mild, with the exception of rush hour, which is another reason why renting a car can be more advantageous. Rental car agencies at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Işıl Tur, Sun Rent a Car, and Duray Rent a Car.
You can watch aircrafts land and take off from almost every part of Adnan Menderes Airport. After you go through the security check there are many eating and drinking alternatives in the domestic and international terminals, including Kantin, Starbucks, Gloria Jean's, Cafe İzmir, Burger King and Beer Port.
If you are travelling internationally, you can go shopping for a variety of products like chocolate, alcohol, and perfume at the Duty Free shops. Some of these shops include the Old Bazaar, Duty Free Shop, Desa, Alsancak and D&R. If you have time before your departure you can enjoy the Comfort Lounge and THY CIP Lounge in the domestic terminal and the Millenium Lounge in the international terminal.
To take advantage of this space, where you can read daily newspapers, relax in comfortable chairs, and enjoy free refreshments, you simply have to pay an entry fee. THY CIP Lounge is free to Business and First Class passengers.
Certain credit card holders can use the Millenium Lounge and Comfort Lounge for free or at a discounted price. By finding out more information about these conditions you and your loved ones can have a more enjoyable experience before your flight.
