- A crucial port city in the Eastern Mediterranean, on the route of Ancient Silk Road, which interlinks Asia and Europe
- An outstanding logistical location in the intersection of the Mediterranean, Aegean and the Black Sea
- İzmir – İstanbul Distance:
- 3,5 hours by İstanbul – İzmir highway
- 1 hour by plane
- Direct flights to more than 60 destinations in 35 countries
