Footlongs and salads at Subway before ADB departures
Subway at Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) sits airside in the main terminal area, serving the usual build-your-own sandwiches and salads for both Domestic and International passengers. You can expect the standard global menu: tuna, chicken teriyaki, meatball, and veggie options, plus cookies and soft drinks. It runs through the main flight bank from early morning into late evening, roughly matching the first and last departures on the boards.
A basic 15 cm sub with a drink typically lands in the mid-range price bracket for ADB, clearly above city-center Izmir prices but still cheaper than many full-service airport restaurants. Bread options mirror the standard Subway lineup: Italian, whole wheat, and sometimes honey oat, all baked on-site during the day. Toppings include olives, pickles, jalapeños, and sweetcorn, along with standard sauces like mayo, sweet onion, and hot chili.
Lines build about 60–90 minutes before peak departures to Istanbul and Ankara, especially in the Domestic terminal wing, so a made-to-order sandwich can take 10–15 minutes during rushes. Staff usually manage orders in Turkish and English, and you pay at the counter before they wrap your sub. Card payment with major international brands is generally accepted, and receipts print in Turkish lira.
If you need something light before a 45–60 minute domestic hop, the salad bowls with grilled chicken or turkey ham keep it simple and travel well to the gate. Cookies and bottled drinks work as easy grab-and-go snacks to carry to seats near nearby gates. Expect standard fast-food seating: hard chairs, small tables, and strong overhead lighting, all a short walk from multiple departure screens.
Practical move: order a 30 cm sub, ask them to cut and wrap it as two separate halves, and keep the second one sealed for a later connection or the train ride from Izmir.