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View Mediterranean on the mapResort port and gateway to ancient ruins

Kusadasi

Kusadasi · Turkey · View on map

An Aegean coastal resort port and gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus. Ships dock beside the town, with the Old Town and bazaar accessible on foot. It is a base for visiting Ephesus's magnificent library and theater ruins, making it one of the Aegean's most popular cruise ports.

From port to town

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Kusadasi · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 120,000
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continued sunny weather, while winters are mild and rainy.
Climate
Turkish
Language
Turkish lira (TRY). Euros are also widely accepted around the port.
Currency
April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn are comfortable, avoiding the extreme midsummer heat.
Best time to visit
Local food
Kebab (shish and doner)meze (assorted appetizers)fresh Aegean seafood dishesand mussel dolma
Sights
Ephesus ruins (Library of Celsus and Great Theater)House of the Virgin MaryPigeon Island fortressOld town bazaar
Monthly average high / low temperatures
13°
7°Jan
14°
8°Feb
16°
9°Mar
20°
12°Apr
25°
16°May
30°
21°Jun
33°
24°Jul
33°
24°Aug
29°
20°Sep
24°
16°Oct
19°
12°Nov
15°
9°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SAMOS AIRPORT · about 35 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)133 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is somewhat cheaper; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

TRY 21.60
Water 500 ml
TRY 187.00
Coffee
TRY 338.00
Inexpensive meal
TRY 296.65
Local beer
TRY 325.00
Big Mac

Prices in Kusadasi. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

ADB
Adnan Menderes International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
55–75 min

About 49 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanNov 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Rotterdam/ Holland America Line
Athens (Piraeus)›Mykonos›Kusadasi›+2›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From $1,499.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Oct 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Celebrity Ascent/ Celebrity Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Naples›Santorini›+4›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
From $2,300.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Oct 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Scarlet Lady/ Virgin Voyages
Athens (Piraeus)›Mykonos›Santorini›+4›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From $2,690.00
Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsRound trip · 6 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026 – Nov 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

Viking Mira/ Viking Ocean Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Athens (Piraeus)›Volos›+7›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From $8,399.00
Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Highest
10 nightsRound trip · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanJun 2027 – Oct 2028

9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Istanbul to Civitavecchia (Rome)

Norwegian Viva/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Istanbul›Kusadasi›Santorini›+6›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
From $2,869.00
Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Higher
9 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Chania (Souda)›Katakolon›+5›Istanbul
Indicative fare
From £1,291.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Aug 2027

11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Trieste›Split›Kotor›+7›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From £1,145.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Lower
11 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanJun 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Corfu›Dubrovnik›+7›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Fare level: Higher
14 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Livorno›Ajaccio›+15›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Fare level: Higher
21 nightsOne way · 17 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanJul 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Barcelona›Marseille›Genoa›+6›Athens (Piraeus)
Indicative fare
From £1,234.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Naples›Chania (Souda)›+7›Barcelona
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Fare level: Higher
14 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Ephesus”, “Haneda Airport”, “Kuşadası”, “İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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