Domestic Terminal

Opened in 2014, this Domestic Terminal takes all Turkey-only flights

Every domestic departure at ADB goes through this 2014-built terminal, covering Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and SunExpress on routes within Turkey. It sits beside the older International Terminal, and the two are linked airside and landside by long travelators, so you can roll a bag between them without stepping outside.

Check-in for Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and SunExpress sits on the ground floor, with security screening leading directly into a single concourse used for all Domestic gates. Flight boards list only internal destinations like Istanbul and Ankara, so if you see a foreign city such as Frankfurt or London, you’re in the wrong building and need to follow the signs over to the International side.

The standout facility inside Domestic is the Primeclass Lounge, operated by TAV, typically used by status passengers from Turkish Airlines and some card programs. It sits airside after security, past several gates, and reviewers peg its offerings as basic but better than sitting in the general seating area. Think standard cold snacks, soft drinks, and coffee rather than a full restaurant service.

Food options in the Domestic Terminal are light enough that frequent flyers often walk the few minutes via the travelators toward the International side if they want more choice. Nothing in the research lists a specific domestic-side restaurant by name, and pricing across the airport tends to be higher than central Izmir; assume a coffee costs more than 60–70 TRY and budget upward from there for a quick sandwich.

Shops are also thin on the ground airside in Domestic, with no named retail outlets confirmed in current listings. Expect the usual small convenience-style counters for snacks, magazines, and last-minute toiletries rather than a full duty-free walk-through like you’ll see in the International Terminal, which handles non-Turkey flights and has larger branded stores.

Power outlets are a recurring complaint across ADB, with “hard to find” mentioned in 2023 Sleeping in Airports notes, so don’t count on charging at every gate. Regulars report hunting along the walls and behind seating in the Domestic waiting area; bring a charged power bank and a multi-plug if you have more than one device.

Because the only airside hotel access sits by the International Terminal, anyone landing on a late Pegasus or SunExpress domestic service who needs a real bed walks over via the travelators. Flyers say the walk between terminals takes roughly 5–10 minutes depending on how fast you move and where your gate lines up, so add that time if you have a tight overnight plan with the hotel.

One last tip: if you land on a domestic Turkish Airlines or Pegasus flight and plan to connect internationally from ADB, follow the signs for International immediately and stay on the travelators; don’t stop for coffee until you’re past the correct security point for your onward gate.