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Kusadasi

Kusadasi · Turkey · 37.86, 27.26

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.

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 dishes, and 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

Nearest airport

55–75 min

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

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Kusadasi

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)

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

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

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

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

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

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

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

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