Izmir, as the third biggest city of Turkey, has a good network of transport system utilizing possibilities at sea and on land. If you come to Izmir by air, the possibilities are as follows:

1. If you do not care about the budget, the easiest way is to take a taxi. To the city center it would cost appr. 25 USD.
2. Havas-local ground handling company operates coaches to different points of the city center and it costs appr. 6 USD.
3. Do not reckon with the train at the moment. There is a train station at the airport. However, the existing railway is being rehabilitated to become a part of the extended metro system; it is expected that in one year's time it will be ready.

If you come to Izmir-port, then it is located in Alsancak in the very center of the city. If you have limited time in Izmir, then using a taxi is advised to reach, for example.

In case you come to the main central bus-terminal of Izmir, the best way is to take the so called services buses operated by the bus-companies. At the bus-terminal, take the service bus to the city center. These service buses usually drive to the central parts of the city.