How to reach YU

There are several options to reach Yaşar University from Adnan Menderes Airport (Airport Code: ADB).  Best two option is below.

Option 1: Get on HAVAŞ buses from the airport. The route of the bus is below:

Adnan Menderes Havalimanı–>Gaziemir–> Karabağlar–> Yeşildere–> Kahramanlar–> Basmane–> Çankaya–> Efes Oteli.

Get off the bus at Efes Hotel, Alsancak. Then hire a taxi from  Efes Hotel to YU.

Notes:

  • The time table for Havaş busses from Adnan Menderes is not strict, depends on the arrivals of the planes. (Bus departs 20 minutes after arrival of a plane.)
  • Havaş costs ₺10 per person.
  • The distance between Efes Hotel and YU is about 9 kms and taxi costs approximately ₺ 22.
  • Total duration is approximately 45 minutes.

Option 2: Get on IZBAN train from the airport. It takes you to Halkapınar transfer station. Then get on İzmir Metro. Get off the train at Bölge station (3 stops from Halkapınar).

Notes:

  • The time table for the İZBAN TRAIN is here: Take the second column (H.ALANI) into consideration.
  • The arrival point is H.PINAR and it takes about 30 minutes from the airport.
  • The ticket for İzmir Metro and the İzban Train is the same and it can be bought from the buffets in the airport or from the train station.
  • The ticket includes 2 or 3 or 5 credits. Please don’t throw away after the first usage.

Option 3: Hire a taxi from the airport.

Notes:

  • It is the shortest option.
  • The distance is about 30 km.s if you follow the peripheral highway and it costs about ₺ 75.