İzmir Clock Tower İzmir Saat Kulesi
Meet at the clock tower in Konak Square, then walk from the open plaza into nearby Kemeraltı market.
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Begin around Konak Square, continue through the market lanes and leave part of the afternoon for the waterfront.
Before you go
When to go and how long to stay
Allow two or three days. Pair Konak with the market and use another half-day for the promenade or a ferry ride.
Entry documents
Check entry rules with Türkiye’s foreign ministry for your nationality and passport type. If you qualify for an e-Visa, check any supporting-document requirements and save the authorization offline before flying.
Getting to the city
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) has an İZBAN suburban rail station. Check which interchange gets you nearest your hotel.
Basmane, Alsancak and the intercity bus terminal serve different journeys. Use the terminal named on your reservation.
Getting around
Use tram or rail for longer trips and a ferry when stops on both shores fit your route. The Konak clock tower and market are close together.
Payments and mobile data
Keep some Turkish lira for small shops and transit machines, with a card as backup. Download offline maps and save your hotel name in Turkish. Pack clothing that covers shoulders and legs if you plan to visit mosques.
Where to stay
Konak is useful for the historic center. Alsancak suits the promenade, cafés and evening walks.
Things to do in İzmir
What to eat in İzmir
Boyoz
A flaky İzmir pastry often eaten for breakfast with a boiled egg and tea.
Photo: Originally created and uploaded to the Turkish Wikipedia by tr:User:ZorCoCuK · CC0 ↗A day in İzmir
Have boyoz for breakfast, walk through Konak and Kemeraltı, then finish with a stroll along the bay.