Andre Rolle · CC BY-SA 3.0
Izmir
Turkey · ADB
Aegean waterfront city, with Ephesus down the road.
About
İzmir, often still called in English by its Greek name of Smyrna, is the third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul and Ankara, and the largest metropolitan area on the Aegean Sea. It is on the Aegean coast of Anatolia, and is the capital of İzmir Province. As of 2025 end of year estimate, İzmir Province has a total population of 4,504,184 while İzmir city is home to around 3.5 million inhabitants. It extends along the outlying waters of the Gulf of İzmir and inland to the north across the Gediz River Delta; to the east along an alluvial plain created by several small streams; and to slightly more rugged terrain in the south. İzmir's climate is Mediterranean.
Source: Wikipedia — İzmir (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- beaches · good
- family friendly · good
- nightlife · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan53°F12d wet
- Feb57°F9d wet
- Mar62°F8d wet
- Apr70°F6d wet
- May78°F7d wet
- Jun89°F4d wet
- Jul96°F1d wet
- Aug95°F1d wet
- Sep87°F2d wet
- Oct76°F4d wet
- Nov66°F8d wet
- Dec56°F10d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Seven Churches of Revelation Tour ( Private)From $1,374 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Ephesus Tour from IzmirFrom $415 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Izmir to Ephesus Full-Day Customizable TourFrom $305 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kusadasi Izmir Airport (ADB) Private TransferFrom $105 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Pergamon Tour From IzmirFrom $200 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Ephesus Private DayFrom $409 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), about 8.4 mi away.
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