International Flights  Departure Guide

International Flights  Departure Guide

International Departure Flight Guide  
Your journey begins well before your flight takes off. The procedures you follow at the airport are a key part of your travel experience. 
Here is a step-by-step guide for your smooth passage through the airport.

Adnan Menderes Airport

1. Arrival at the Airport

Plan to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to your flight departure. Available transportation options include: 

Clear and visible directional signs help you easily find the International Terminal.

You can use the Porter/Baggage Carts located at the terminal entrances, which operate with a refundable system.

2. Terminal Entrance and Security Screening 

Upon entering the terminal: 

  • Bags and luggages are screened by X-ray. 
  • Passengers pass through a metal detector. 
  • Electronic devices such as laptops and tablets must be placed separately on the X-ray conveyor.

3. Luggage Wrapping

To ensure safer and less worn luggage during your journey, luggage wrapping machines are available at our terminals. For further details, please visit here.

4. Check-in

You can complete check-in via: 

  • Airline Counters (present passport and ticket, receive boarding pass) 
  • Self Check-in Kiosks 
  • Online Check-in (if completed, proceed directly to baggage drop)

5. Baggage Drop

  • Checked luggage (excluding cabin baggage) is handed over during check-in and tagged with your bag label. Keep this tag safe throughout your flight.

6. Passport Control 

As you exit the country: 

  • For Turkish citizens the Overseas Departure Duty payment must be completed before passport control.
  • Passport officers check your passport, visa, and travel documents. 
  • E-Passport Gates offer fast, practical passage for biometric passport holders aged 18+.

7. Second Security Check 

  • Cabin baggage is scanned again by X-ray. 
  • Remove tablets and laptops from your carry-on and place them in trays. 
  • Liquids, gels, and aerosols must not exceed 100ml per container and be in a transparent, resealable 1-liter bag. 
  • Sharp or hazardous items are prohibited. 
  • Remove coat, jacket, belt, and metal items before passing through the metal detector. 
  • Shoes may need to be removed or you may undergo a manual search. 
  • Collect all belongings carefully; contact Lost & Found for any forgotten items.

8. Duty-Free and Waiting Areas 

9. Boarding 

  • Boarding starts approximately 45 minutes before departure. 
  • Check the gate number on your boarding pass and follow announcements and screen updates. 
  • Present your boarding pass and passport at the gate. 
  • Proceed to the aircraft either directly from tunnels or via bus transfer.

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