Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Izmir is three hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LGW to ADB flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a high season in general.
Traveling to Izmir (and then discovering more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to ADB flights, with 70.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and ADB:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
At the moment, $47 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $101. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGW to ADB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from LGW to ADB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
London Gatwick Airport is around 50 miles from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
If you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ADB:
Pick up an Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport rental car and discover Izmir and beyond with your own wheels. Hit, Essence and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) to central Izmir
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is roughly 11 miles from central Izmir. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Izmir in April.
The warmest month in Izmir is August, with temperatures ranging between 70ºF and 97ºF. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to ADB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 36ºF and 59ºF on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Izmir has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) you should also see. About 200 miles north-east of Izmir, a trip to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Bursa, roughly 160 miles north-east of Izmir. Koza Han, Bursa City Museum and Irgandi Bridge are key reasons to visit.