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Things to see in İzmir (Turkey): 64 places and when to go

İzmir is a major city in Turkey with around 2,587,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 64 places in and around it, mainly History (27), Museums and art (9), Nature (8). The best known are Klazomenai, Smyrna and Colophon. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Turkey · 38.4381, 27.1498
Population
About 2,587,000
Places
64 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (27) · Museums and art (9) · Nature (8) · Temples (7) · Hot springs (5) · Wildlife (3)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
ADB Gaziemir, 16 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Yamanlar, at 1,076 m.

What to see in İzmir

The places in and around İzmir, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 40, by what you come to do:

When to go to İzmir

The best time to visit İzmir is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:36
  2. FebPossible10:34
  3. MarPossible11:42
  4. AprBest time13:00
  5. MayBest time14:05
  6. JunBest time14:40
  7. JulPossible14:26
  8. AugPossible13:30
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time10:58
  11. NovPossible9:52
  12. DecPossible9:20

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. In April, 63 of the 64 places are at their best.

When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to İzmir

The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Turkey, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in İzmir?

The best known: Klazomenai, Smyrna, Colophon, Teos, Gulf of İzmir. In all, 64 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit İzmir?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.

How do you get to İzmir?

The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with İzmir as the destination and these 64 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.