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ADB Adnan Menderes Airport
Adnan Menderes Airport (IATA: ADB, ICAO:LTBJ) is located in the the city of Gaziemir, Turkey. It is the primary international airport serving Gaziemir and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+902324550000

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IATA Code

ADB

ICAO Code

LTBJ

Name

Adnan Menderes Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Turkey (TR)

City

Gaziemir

Latitude

38.2924004

Longitude

27.1569996

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+902324550000

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Airport Overview

Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

Adnan Menderes Airport is an international passenger and cargo gateway serving İzmir and the wider Aegean region of Türkiye. The airport is located in Gaziemir, approximately 18 km south of central İzmir, with road access toward Selçuk, Aydın and the southern Aegean corridor. Its logistics role is primarily regional: air cargo can support export manufacturers, time-sensitive commercial shipments, tourism supply chains and high-value consignments moving between western Türkiye, Europe and connecting global hubs. Our platform treats the airport as a schedule-sensitive gateway rather than assuming fixed freighter capacity. We verify the operating carrier, terminal acceptance point, customs status, cut-off, handling conditions and onward connection before confirming a routing.

Airport name	Adnan Menderes Airport
IATA / ICAO	ADB / LTBJ
Location	Gaziemir, İzmir, Türkiye
Coordinates	38.2924004, 27.1569996
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Airport contact	+90 232 455 00 00

Key Highlights

Operational profile for freight forwarders

Aegean regional gatewayUseful for İzmir, Manisa, Aydın, Denizli and nearby western Türkiye supply chains, subject to road and customs planning.

International and domestic connectivityRouting may combine local airport handling with a Turkish or European hub; the actual connection depends on the booking date and carrier.

Passenger-belly capacity mattersFor many shipments, available belly space and seasonal schedules are more decisive than nominal airport proximity.

Export-oriented hinterlandTextiles, apparel, food products, agricultural goods, machinery and tourism-related supply chains generate varied cargo demand.

Pre-clearance discipline requiredOur team confirms acceptance, customs documentation, commodity restrictions and handling instructions before cargo is delivered.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling scope to confirm before booking

Airport cargo acceptance: Our service team coordinates with the appointed airline or ground handler for booking confirmation, acceptance location, delivery window, security screening and warehouse documentation.
Customs-controlled handling: Export and transit cargo normally requires customs-compliant entry into the handling chain. Whether bonded storage, transit processing or direct-release handling is available depends on the shipment status and appointed operator.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceutical, seafood, fresh produce and other controlled-temperature shipments require prior confirmation of cool-room access, temperature range, handover time and contingency procedures. We do not assume permanent capacity.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the airline’s current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packing instruction, quantity limits, labels, shipper’s declaration and aircraft-specific restrictions.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, valuable cargo, live animals, perishables and lithium-battery shipments require advance pre-approval. Our team checks dimensions, ULD compatibility, handling equipment and route restrictions before tender.

Named warehouse areas, storage capacity, opening hours and available equipment can change by operator and flight. Our platform confirms these items against the selected carrier and handling agent rather than publishing unverified fixed specifications.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic and schedule variables

Türkiye domestic connections: Shipments may move directly where suitable capacity exists or connect through another Turkish gateway. The selected route depends on the airline’s network, cargo acceptance and destination requirements.
European and global connections: International freight may be arranged through direct passenger-belly services, European gateways or other Turkish hubs. Our team compares connection risk, transfer handling and total airport-to-airport time.
Transit planning: We quote an indicative routing only after checking flight availability, cargo dimensions, commodity, customs status and required delivery date. No fixed transit promise should be made before the booking is confirmed.
Common delay drivers: Seasonal passenger schedules, limited belly capacity, weekend and public-holiday operations, security screening, customs inspection, weather and missed connections can alter the final uplift.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional demand around İzmir

Manufacturing and industrial supplyMachinery parts, automotive-related components, electrical items, production samples and urgent maintenance materials may require air freight.

Textiles and apparelGarments, fabrics, accessories and time-critical samples are compatible with air cargo when packing, commercial invoices and export declarations are complete.

Agricultural and food exportsFresh produce, dried fruit, figs, seafood and other food products need commodity-specific packing, phytosanitary or health documentation and temperature planning where applicable.

Medical and high-value goodsHealthcare products, laboratory materials, electronics and valuable cargo require security, insurance and handling instructions matched to the carrier.

Service territoryİzmir is the principal market, while road feeder options may extend toward Manisa, Aydın, Denizli and other Aegean production areas after checking road time and customs routing.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that protect the shipment plan

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs are flight-, commodity- and handling-agent-specific. Our team obtains the confirmed acceptance deadline and builds in time for truck arrival, screening, weighing and customs release.
Documentation: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration and any origin, health, phytosanitary, strategic-goods or product-specific documents must describe the cargo consistently. Incorrect HS descriptions can trigger inspection or amendment.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, biological materials and temperature-controlled products must be declared before booking. Hidden dangerous goods can lead to refusal, delay, penalties or route cancellation.
Customs and collection: Customs inspection, release status, storage exposure and consignee identification should be agreed in advance. For import delivery, our team confirms whether airport collection, bonded transfer or final-mile delivery is permitted under the chosen procedure.

Shipping Tips

Practical preparation by our service team

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS code, piece dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and desired ready time before requesting a rate. This allows us to test airline acceptance instead of quoting on weight alone.
For perishables, pharmaceuticals and live animals, provide the temperature range, packaging method, handling labels, permits and emergency contact details. We arrange a specialized handling check before cargo delivery.
For dangerous goods, send the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, net quantity, battery details where relevant and the completed shipper’s declaration before uplift is reserved.
Keep a routing alternative through another Turkish or European gateway when the shipment is urgent, oversized or dependent on limited belly capacity. Our team compares total door-to-door risk, not only the airport-to-airport rate.

FAQs

Adnan Menderes Airport freight questions

Can Adnan Menderes Airport handle international export cargo?

International cargo can generally be arranged when an airline and handling agent accept the commodity and the export documentation is complete. Our platform confirms the active booking channel, security process, customs status and delivery deadline for each shipment.

Is a direct freighter available for every destination?

No fixed freighter or destination coverage should be assumed. Capacity may be passenger-belly, connecting or seasonal. Our team checks the live carrier schedule and offers a hub-based alternative when direct uplift is unavailable.

How early should cargo be delivered before departure?

The correct time is the confirmed airline and handling-agent cut-off, not a generic airport rule. For export cargo, we normally allow additional time for screening, weighing, customs processing and document correction, with the final deadline confirmed at booking.

Can fresh produce or pharmaceutical cargo move through the airport?

It may be accepted when the selected carrier and handler approve the product, packaging and temperature process. Our team verifies cool-chain handover, documentation, storage limits and connection risk before accepting the shipment.

What is the best alternative if capacity is constrained?

Depending on origin, destination and delivery urgency, we compare another Turkish gateway, a European connection or a road feeder arrangement. The recommendation is based on confirmed capacity, customs feasibility, handling requirements and total transit risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification boundaries

The airport identifiers, coordinates, location, time zone and telephone number in this module are based on the supplied airport master record. Operational statements are presented as qualified forwarding guidance and must be reconfirmed against the selected airline, ground handler and Turkish customs process before shipment tender.

Airport operator and airport-service verification: tavhavalimanlari.com.tr
Turkish airports and aviation administration reference: dhmi.gov.tr
International air transport standards and carrier-reference framework: iata.org
Customs and trade administration reference: trade.gov.tr

Schedules, acceptance cut-offs, warehouse services, customs procedures, charges and special-cargo availability are time-sensitive. Our service team validates these items for the actual shipment before issuing a final routing or quotation.