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📍 İzmir80 km from ADB🏨 15 hotels

Alaçatı Airport Transfer

Windsurf flats, stone lanes, Aegean flavour.

80 km
ADB · 80 min
About Alaçatı

About Alaçatı

Alaçatı is Türkiye's chicest Aegean town, where shallow windsurf flats and the annual Ot herb festival meet bougainvillea-draped stone lanes and boutique hotels. From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) it is roughly 80 km, an easy 80-minute drive west along the motorway, and we bring you door to door with a private transfer.

Design-led and quietly glamorous without being showy: mornings of windsurf rigs on the flats and espresso in stone-house courtyards, afternoons of bougainvillea lanes, herb shops and boutique browsing, and long evenings of Aegean meze, mastic ice cream and beach-club music. Alaçatı is chic, foodie and breezy all at once, with the Meltemi and the sea air tying the whole peninsula together.

Best season
Late May to September is peak, with warm Aegean swimming, reliable Meltemi wind for surfers and full beach-club energy; July and August are the hottest and busiest. June and September are the sweet spot for gentler heat and thinner crowds. Spring, especially April and early May, brings wildflowers, artichokes and the Ot herb festival, ideal for food lovers and walkers before the summer rush.
Hidden gem · Delikli Koy
A short drive south of town, Delikli Koy is a wild, low-key bay of clear water and a natural rock arch, far quieter than the marina beach clubs. It rewards early arrivals with calm morning swimming, dramatic sunset light and a proper away-from-the-crowd Aegean feel.
What Alaçatı is famous for

Six reasons people choose Alaçatı

The standout features that set Alaçatı apart from every other Antalya region.

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Windsurf & kitesurf capital
The shallow, flat-water bay of Alaçatı Surf Paradise (Çark beach) catches the steady Meltemi wind from May to September, making it Türkiye's premier windsurf and kitesurf spot and a regular PWA World Tour race venue that draws riders from across the globe.
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Stone-house lanes
Cobbled streets are lined with restored 19th-century Greek stone houses, blue shutters and cascading bougainvillea, now boutique hotels, herbalists and design shops. It is one of the Aegean's most photographed towns and a protected architectural conservation area.
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Aegean gourmet dining
Alaçatı is a food destination in its own right, famous for mastic-gum (sakız) desserts, wild-herb (ot) mezes, sourdough gevrek and long meze-and-rakı dinners. The annual spring Ot Festival celebrates the region's foraged greens and Aegean olive-oil cooking.
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Windmills & Saturday market
Historic white stone windmills crown the ridge above town, once used to grind grain and now an iconic backdrop. The lively Saturday pazar spills through the lanes with cheeses, olives, herbs, textiles and handmade soaps from surrounding villages.
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Beach clubs & bays
The Alaçatı Port marina, Aya Yorgi cove and Delikli Koy anchor a stylish beach-club scene of daybeds, DJ sets and sunset cocktails, while quieter coves nearby offer calm swimming away from the wind and the crowds.
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Vineyards & wine
The Çeşme–Urla peninsula is a rising Aegean wine region, and boutique wineries near Alaçatı pour crisp local whites and reds. Tastings pair naturally with the town's foodie reputation and its love of long, slow evening tables.
What to do

Things to do in Alaçatı

A short-list our drivers and dispatchers recommend after dropping guests at their hotel.

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Windsurf the Alaçatı bay
Take a lesson or rent a rig on the shallow, beginner-friendly flats at Surf Paradise, then watch the pros carve across the steady Meltemi wind from a beachfront café.
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Wander the stone lanes
Lose an afternoon among stone-house boutiques, herbalists and design shops, ending with mastic ice cream or a warm sourdough gevrek from a corner bakery.
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Feast on ot mezes
Dine on wild-herb mezes, grilled Aegean fish and olive-oil dishes, then finish with sakız (mastic) dessert; the spring Ot Festival is the ultimate foodie time to visit.
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Shop the Saturday market
Browse the famous Saturday pazar for local cheeses, olives, herbs, spices, textiles and handmade soaps, mingling with villagers from across the peninsula.
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Sunset at Aya Yorgi
Head to Aya Yorgi cove for a beach-club daybed, calm swimming and one of the peninsula's best sunset views, with music that carries on into the evening.
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Tour a peninsula winery
Drive out to a boutique vineyard on the Çeşme–Urla wine route for a tasting of crisp Aegean whites and reds, paired with local cheese and olive oil.
Worth seeing

Must-see sights near Alaçatı

All reachable on a half-day or full-day private Mercedes tour.

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Alaçatı windmills
The row of historic white stone windmills on the ridge above town is Alaçatı's signature landmark, best at golden hour for photos and views over the rooftops and the bay.
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Historic stone quarter
The protected old town of restored Greek stone houses, blue shutters and bougainvillea lanes is a sight in itself, centred on Kemalpaşa Caddesi and its cafés and boutiques.
Alaçatı Port marina
The modern marina and beach-club district blends yacht berths, seafood restaurants and daybeds, a stylish waterfront a few minutes from the old-town lanes.
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Çeşme Castle
A short drive west, the 16th-century Ottoman fortress above Çeşme harbour holds a small archaeology museum and wide ramparts looking out toward the Greek island of Chios.
Trip tricks

Travel tips for Alaçatı transfers

What we tell every guest before they fly in. Save these on your phone before landing.

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Book your transfer ahead
Alaçatı is about 80 km and roughly 80 minutes from İzmir Airport (ADB) along the motorway. A pre-booked private transfer at a fixed EUR price skips the taxi queue and the slow bus changes via İzmir's otogar, and you pay after the ride.
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Meet-and-greet on arrival
After a long flight, look for your driver holding a name sign in arrivals; the meet-and-greet is free, we track your flight so a delay is no problem, and we take you straight to your specific hotel door to door.
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Mind the Meltemi
The same wind that thrills surfers can cool a beach day; if you want calm swimming, pick sheltered coves like Delikli Koy or head to Ilıca, and save the exposed flats for the boards.
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Reserve in high summer
July and August fill fast; book hotels, beach-club daybeds and Alaçatı dinner tables well ahead. Traveling with children? We provide free child seats on request, so just tell us when you book.
FAQ

Alaçatı transfer · frequently asked

Quick answers about transfers, distance and what to expect on arrival.

How long is the transfer from İzmir Airport to Alaçatı?

Alaçatı is about 80 km west of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). With our private transfer it is roughly an 80-minute drive on the motorway, door to door, depending on traffic and your exact hotel on the peninsula.

How much is a private transfer to Alaçatı?

We quote a fixed price in euros for the whole vehicle, agreed when you book, with no meter and no surprises. The exact fare depends on your vehicle size and pickup time; you can see the price before confirming and pay after the ride.

Why is Alaçatı called Türkiye's windsurf capital?

Its shallow, flat-water bay at Surf Paradise (Çark beach) combines waist-deep water with the steady Meltemi wind from May to September, ideal for both beginners and pros. It hosts international PWA races and draws windsurfers and kitesurfers from around the world.

What is Alaçatı famous for besides windsurfing?

Alaçatı is known for its restored 19th-century Greek stone houses, cobbled bougainvillea lanes and boutique hotels, plus a celebrated food scene of mastic-gum desserts, wild-herb mezes and the annual Ot Festival, a lively Saturday market and its historic stone windmills.

What day trips can I take from Alaçatı?

The whole Çeşme peninsula is close by: Çeşme Castle and old harbour, the thermal-warmed shallows of Ilıca beach, the Aya Yorgi and Delikli Koy bays, and boat tours from the marina. Ferries from Çeşme port also reach the Greek island of Chios in about an hour.

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İzmir Airport (ADB) → Alaçatı
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TÜRSAB licence D-12490 · €100,000 passenger insurance · Pay the driver on arrival
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