Flying from Izmir Airport (ADB) to Gaziantep Airport (GZT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Gaziantep's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Izmir.
Flights from ADB to GZT start from 06:00 — the first with SunExpress. The last departure is at 20:35 with SunExpress. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport flights.
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 board your ADB to GZT flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Gaziantep (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with SunExpress. This popular airline offers direct flights from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with SunExpress on this route.
SunExpress tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for ADB to GZT flights, with 89.63% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ADB and GZT:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
Handy information about Izmir Airport (ADB)
84% of flights leaving Izmir Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of ADB.
Izmir Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Izmir. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near ADB:
Arriving at Gaziantep Airport (GZT)
Pick up a Gaziantep Airport rental car and discover Gaziantep and beyond with your own set of wheels. Garenta, Sixt and Pandora Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Gaziantep Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Gaziantep Airport (GZT) to central Gaziantep
From Gaziantep Airport, Gaziantep is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Gaziantep Airport (GZT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Gaziantep. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Izmir Airport to Gaziantep Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Gaziantep, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ADB to GZT sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Gaziantep, now it's time to discover other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 177 kilometres west to Adana to check off its must-visit sights. From Kapikaya Canyon to Ethnography Museum and Adana Muze Kompleksi, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Konya is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 434 kilometres west of Gaziantep. No trip is complete without a visit to Mevlana Jalaluddin-i Rumi Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami and Mevlana Whirling Dervishes.