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| Our
tour ends in the coastal town of Kusadasi on the Aegean. You
may continue on to nearby Greek island of Samos, or extend
your stay in Turkey to include other destinations within the
country. |
| From
Kusadasi, you can easily get to International Airport, or
the inter-city bus terminal in Selcuk (Ephesus). |
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For those heading
back to Istanbul on the very last day, our tour bus
(or a company vehicle) drops us off at Izmir International
Airport at around 9:30 to 10:00 am. |
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You
need to be at the airport at least one hour prior to scheduled
time on domestic flights. |
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You may save
money when you buy your ticket in Turkey from a local travel
agent, or online direct from airline's website. Keep in
mind that flights are usually booked in advance in the high
season. |
| or,
check the alternative airline companies that fly Izmir
to Istanbul: |
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| Important:
Local airlines have flexible rates on domestic flights.
That means, they don’t have a set price for a particular
departure at a particular destination. The rate may go up
or down, based on the number of seats available. It will
cost roughly USD 50.- to 120.- one way on economy, Izmir
to Istanbul. |
| Airline
websites may not support credit cards issued by non-Turkish
banks. If you can’t purchase your ticket online, this
may be the reason. |
| Local
airlines have alternative flights, although limited in number,
from Izmir to a second airport in Istanbul - Sabiha
Gokcen Airport which is on the Asian side. Avoid
this alternative if it comes up, unless you have a specific
reason to fly there. It is quite far from the city, and the
cab ride will cost a fortune. |
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International airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Ataturk
Airport. Airport code is IST |
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International airport in Izmir is named
Adnan Menderes. Airport code is ADB |
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| To
go to Samos,
you do not need to book the ferry ahead of time. You can
do that when you are in Turkey, and buy your ticket once
you arrive in Kusadasi. The price is approximately USD 35.-,
including departure tax. This may slightly change as the
value of Turkish Lira fluctuates.
To travel to the islands you need to have a flexible itinerary.
Once you are on the first island, you can find the ferry
schedule, and buy your tickets easily. Make sure your travel
plan leaves plenty of time before your international flight.
Even in mid summer, winds can be strong and the ferry can
be cancelled. Early in the spring and late fall ferries
to Samos from Kusadasi may also be cancelled for a day or
two due to weather conditions.
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