Cesme travel guide

Cesme Tourism | Cesme Guide

You're Going to Love Cesme

With a population of 21.316, Cesme is a must-see destination in Izmir Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cesme has to offer.

When to visit Cesme

Cesme in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cesme in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 254
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cesme

Plane

Although Cesme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Izmir All airports (IZM), which is located 72 km from Cesme. The shortest flight to Cesme from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Cesme is to pick up a car hire from Bodrum, which is about 174 km from Cesme. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and CarWiz, among others, in Bodrum.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cesme, including Bus, Kamil Koç and FlixBus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Cesme takes 435 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ortaca, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 451 km.

Plane

Although Cesme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Izmir All airports (IZM), which is located 72 km from Cesme. The shortest flight to Cesme from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Cesme is to pick up a car hire from Bodrum, which is about 174 km from Cesme. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and CarWiz, among others, in Bodrum.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cesme, including Bus, Kamil Koç and FlixBus. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Cesme takes 435 km and will cost you around AED 242. From Ortaca, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 451 km.

Airports near Cesme

Airlines serving Cesme

Lufthansa
Good (7,258 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,749 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,789 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,311 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,937 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (860 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,141 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (397 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,114 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (324 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (514 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (655 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (210 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (568 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (790 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (334 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cesme

Average rates range from around AED 357 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 579 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Alya Mou Butik Hotel and Yalcin Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cesme, with prices from AED 103 to AED 2,218 per night. Merkez is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cesme are about 162% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cesme by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cesme

Most booked hotels in Cesme

Cocos The Club Solto
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
Ilica Hotel Spa & Wellness Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 431+
Kairaba Alacati Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 841+
Boyalik Beach Hotel & Spa Cesme
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 450+
Seya Beach Hotel - Alacati
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 535+
Altin Yunus Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 555+

Hiring a car in Cesme

Expect to pay AED 4.67 per litre in Cesme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.97 and AED 74.63. The most frequently booked car type in Cesme is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.67 per litre in Cesme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.97 and AED 74.63. The most frequently booked car type in Cesme is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.