Cheap flights
to Izmir from the UK
| Great Deals Departure / Arrival | Date | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick to Izmir | 23-Jun-12 | 16 nights | from £196 |
| London Gatwick to Izmir | 21-Jun-12 | 14 nights | from £184 |
| Manchester to Izmir | 18-Jun-12 | 4 nights | from £222 |
| Birmingham to Izmir | 18-Jun-12 | 14 nights | from £204 |
| Manchester to Izmir | 30-Jun-12 | 18 nights | from £208 |
| Birmingham to Izmir | 23-May-12 | 13 nights | from £226 |
| Manchester to Izmir | 13-Jun-12 | 7 nights | from £174 |
| Manchester to Izmir | 05-May-12 | 14 nights | from £252 |
| London Gatwick to Izmir | 05-Jul-12 | 14 nights | from £208 |
Average Transfer Times from Izmir airport to resorts
Bodrum
1 hrs, 41 mins
Gundogan
35 mins
Kusadasi
1 hrs, 24 mins
Ozdere
1 hrs, 10 mins
Flying to Izmir
Izmir has been called 'The pearl of the Aegean'. It is a fascinating city whose history begins in the mists of legend. Turkey's third largest city, and second most important port, Izmir is the centre of tourism in the region. This modern city still retains traces of its ancient, Levantine and Ottoman past.
The history of Izmir stretches back centuries to around 3000 BC when the Trojans founded the city in Tepekule in the northern suburb of Bayrakli. This was the birthplace of Homer, who was thought to have lived here around the 8th century BC.
The remains of the magnificent ancient city of Pergamon (modern Bergama) are situated some 40 miles north east of Imir. Founded in the early 3rd century BC, Pergamon was the most powerful and extensive kingdom of Western Anatolia throughout the Hellenistic periold. On the hill which rises steeply in the centre of Pergamon is the Acropolis and the world's steepest amphitheatre with seating for 16,000 people and the remains of temples off Athena and Dionysus. The ruins of the Asclepion on the plain below reveal almost all the original features following recent excavations. Named after the god of medicine Asclepios, the Asclepion was one of the foremost health centres of the ancient world.
Customer favourite hotels in Izmir
Charisma De Luxe Hotel
Kusadasi
5 Star Hotel
Customer rating from 29 reviews: 9.0 Magnificent
Most recent booking for this hotel was 06/02/2012 at 16:40
Charisma De Luxe is a luxury hotel located in Kusadasi, next to the yacht harbour. The hotel is modern and elegant with a relaxing atmosphere and some superb views. Set on its own private beach and just 500 meters to the city center. The hotel has a fabulous outdoor pool, with a sun terrace dotted with loungers, which overlooks the sea. From the beach there is a jetty running out into the sea, decked with cushions for you to relax on and savour the views. The kids have their own pool and also a kids club to keep them entertained. The hotel's main restaurant serves a great choice of both Turkish and International cuisine, there's also a patisserie with fantastic sunset views. The hotel has a choice of bars including a lobby and pool bar, where you can relax and enjoy a cool drink. If you're in need of some pampering then you can head to The Charisma Wellness Center, with its swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Turkish Bath, Sauna, Beauty Center, Massage Rooms, Fitness Room and hairdresser, where you can try all manner of
“ This was a fantastic hotel with wonderful staff who could not do enough to make our stay very enjoyable. The buffet breakfast was excelent but dinner perhaps not so good.so we did not use our half board as much as we would have liked. Over all a lovely relaxing holiday.
Kenneth from Orpington
Surmeli Efes Hotel
Kusadasi
5 Star Hotel
Customer rating from 104 reviews: 7.8 Very Good
Most recent booking for this hotel was today at 20:53
Surmeli Efes Hotel is located in Selcuk, close to Pamucak Beach and Tusan Beach. Additional area points of interest include Ephesus and Kusadasi Beach. This Selcuk hotel has a private beach. Surmeli Efes Hotel features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a children's pool, a health club, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, beauty services, and a hair salon.
“ it was a wonderful 3 weeks ...christmas and new years eve included. quality of food and hotelfacilities such as heated swimming pool and sauna aso were excellent. room was good sized and service such as bottled water in the room as well as fresh fruitplates were very practical.
Hans Uffe from Kos
Fantasia Hotel
Kusadasi
5 Star Hotel
Customer rating from 119 reviews: 8.2 Great
Most recent booking for this hotel was today at 21:55
The hotel was built in 1989 and consists of 328 rooms of which 316 double rooms and 12 suites. The hotel has a pleasant lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a cloakroom, a currency exchange desk, a lift and a cafe. In addition, it offers guests various shops, a supermarket, a nightclub and an air-conditioned e la carte restaurant with children's highchairs. There is a kids' club, a playroom and a playground available for children. A conference room and a public Internet terminal with wireless access are also both available to guests. Those arriving by car may take advantage of the hotel's car park and garage. Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance complete the services on offer at this hotel.
“ The hotel's public area's were very cold, although the rooms were warm with plenty of hot water. Because it was winter, the hotel stopped putting tea and coffee facilities in the room, I asked when i checked in for a kettle to be put in my room, 2 visit's to reception, three phone calls and 7 hours later I received my kettle
Jenny from Crawley