From İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), the distance to Selçuk is about 75 km and the drive takes roughly 65 minutes. Şirince is about 83 km and roughly 75 minutes away; in other words it is about 8 km further along a winding village road. Travel time can vary somewhat with traffic, season and flight time.
Transport Options
There are three main ways to reach these two destinations from the airport. In short: VIP transfer is the most comfortable and transfer-free, the train-and-bus combination is the cheapest but takes the longest, and a taxi is fast but the most expensive on the village climbs.
VIP Transfer
A door-to-door, transfer-free, fixed-price solution. The driver meets you at the airport exit, loads your luggage and drops you directly in central Selçuk or in Şirince village. It is the easiest option for families, elderly passengers and anyone with heavy luggage. The price is fixed and no prepayment is required; payment is made on arrival by cash or card terminal.
Train + Bus (İZBAN/transfer)
This is the cheapest route but requires at least two changes. You take the İZBAN from the airport into the city centre, then continue toward Selçuk by regional train or bus. There is no direct public transport to Şirince; you change to a village minibus from Selçuk. It can be tiring with luggage and a tight flight schedule.
Taxi
Transfer-free and fast, but on Şirince's narrow, steep village roads the fare can come out higher than expected. With no fixed-price guarantee, the meter runs the whole way.
Distance and Duration
Seeing the options side by side makes the decision easier:
| Method | Duration | Transfers | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Transfer | ~65-75 min | None | High |
| Train + Bus | ~150-180 min | 2+ | Low |
| Taxi | ~65-75 min | None | Medium |
| Rental Car | ~65-75 min | None | Medium |
ADB → Selçuk is about 75 km and roughly 65 minutes; ADB → Şirince is about 83 km and roughly 75 minutes.
What to See in the Region
Selçuk is very close to the Ancient City of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary; both are among the most visited stops in the UNESCO area. Şirince is a hillside village known for its stone houses, boutique hotels and fruit wines. For those arriving from the airport who want to see Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary the same day, the Ephesus-House of the Virgin Mary day tour is an ideal start; by combining the transfer with the tour you can see the whole region without losing time.
Conclusion
If you want comfort, a transfer-free ride and a fixed price to Selçuk and Şirince, VIP transfer is by far the most practical choice. For current vehicle types, capacity and an exact price, you can get an instant quote from the İzmir Airport Transfer page. The price is fixed with no prepayment; payment is made on arrival by cash or card terminal.