Fly to Izmir

As of the 2007 Turkish census, Izmir is the third most populous city of Turkey and the second largest port after Istanbul. However, Izmir is also the ancient city of Smyrna, which history can be traced back to about 3000 BC. Just like other cities in Turkey, archaeologist have found numerous vestiges of Smyrna's old splendor including the Zeus Altar 1866, the Artemis Temple in 1869, and remains linking Izmir to the ancient city of Ephesus found in the 1904 excavations. Izmir can look distant when it comes to talk about the port's origins, but it is really easy get there by air travel from anywhere around the world. Izmir's airport, Ýzmir Uluslararasý Adnan Menderes Havalimaný (ADB), is just 11 miles (18 km) south of the city and there is a shuttle bus service departing from Havas airport on a regular basis throughout the day. Adnan Menderes airport was named after Andan Menderes, a Turkish airline officer who served as Turkey's Prime Minister between 1950 and 1960. Among the world-class services travelers can find at the airport, people can also consult flight prices, information and travel planner available at its official website. Actually Izmir comprises nine metropolitan districts and is a popular tourist destination because of its port and free zone. Many cheap flights include city tours visiting the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the Bouleterion, Odeon and the Shrine of Virgin Mary. Other tours include guided visits to the Roman Agora, the archaeological museum and Kadifekale, formerly known as Mount Pagos, where a fortress on the top of the hill offers a breathtaking panorama of Izmir. The historic district, best known as Pasaport Quay, is the dream of any tourist wanting to spend a delightful afternoon at the open-air cafés. Izmir is plenty of private and group daytrips to the old Acropolis to enjoy touring the Temple of Athena, Temple of Dionysos, the Temple of Trojan, and the Altar of Zeus before taking a break at the library and continue to Anatolia visiting the Royal Palaces and the Asclepion.