Awards and Certificates

Awards and Certificates

IZMIR ADNAN MENDERES AIRPORT

In 1998, the General Directorate of State Airports Authority held a competition for the design of the Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and Multi-Storey Car Park. The project for the Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and Multi-Storey Car Park won the first prize in this competition. The project was implemented and put into operation by TAV Airports in 2006. The project also won the first prize among implemented structures in a competition held by the Turkish Structural Steel Association (TUCSA).

Finally, in 2007, the Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and Multi-Storey Car Park project was awarded the European Steel Design Awards (ECCS) in a ceremony held in Luxembourg.

AWARDS

2008, December 24 - EBSO Environment Committee Jury Special Award

The award was granted as a result of presenting the practices implemented and projects carried out in effective energy management as part of Environmental Legislation and Regulations.

2009, October 13 - Doha Aviation Summit - Green Airport of the Year 

The award was granted for projects including Adnan Menderes Airport being certified at Mapping level in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme of Airports Council International - Europe (ACI Europe) as the first airport in Turkey and the second in Europe, reducing electric consumption from 18 million kWh to 13 million kWh thanks to effective energy management and collecting recycling wastes as part of waste management and contributing them to our country’s economy.

2010, June 17 - ACI Europe “Eco-Innovation Award" 

The award was granted by ACI Europe for the first time in 2010 for green projects and successful ecological practices. The award was granted for Adnan Menderes Airport participating in the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme as the first airport in Turkey and the second in Europe, reducing electric consumption from 18 million kWh to 13 million kWh thanks to effective energy management and accordingly decreasing the carbon monoxide emissions.

2011-   Dubai - the Best Airport Award in Ecological Innovation in Emerging Markets 

As part of the Emerging Markets Airport Awards (EMA), which awards the bests in the aviation sector, Adnan Menderes Airport was granted an award for its waste management, effective energy management and carbon accreditation activities.

2012- Skalite,  "Special Regional Award"

2013  -  Business Council for Sustainable Development Turkey, Innovative Sustainability Practices Contest

The award was granted for the recycling programme implemented during the construction of Adnan Menderes Airport New Domestic Terminal Building. As part of the New Domestic Terminal project, 67% of the wastes from the demolition of the previous domestic terminal was sent to the recycling plants as a recycling waste; 32% was re-used and only 1% was disposed.

2013, December 6 - CDP Turkey, Climate Change Leadership Award

TAV Airports, the leading global brand of Turkey in airport operation, was listed among the leading companies by CDP Turkey (Carbon Disclosure Project) regarding management of the risks resulting from climate change. TAV also became the first and only company who reported for CDP'S “Water Programme”.

2017- U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC),  "Izmir Adnan Menderes domestic terminal was indicated to be exemplary at the report issued by U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC).

2019-  Airports Council International - Airport Service Quality (ASQ) : “Europe’s Best Airport Award” in airports welcoming between 5-15 million passengers per year category

2021- Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award “Best Airport”by Size and Region (5 to 15 million passengers per year in Europe) Best Hygiene Measures by Region (Europe)

2022 - The ONE Awards  

CERTIFICATES

2009/2010/2011/2012- Airports Council International - Europe (ACI Europe), Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1 (basic carbon footprint calculation) Carbon Emission Verification (Mapping) Certificate.
In 2009, Adnan Menderes Airport was the first airport in Turkey and the second airport in Europe that was certified with Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 1.
2013 - 2014 Airports Council International - Europe (ACI Europe), Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 2 (Reduction) Carbon Emission Verification Certificate.
2015- European Aviation Council International (ACI Europe), Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 (Neutralization) Certificate.
2015- LEED Silver Certificate (the first Airport Terminal Building in Turkey)
2015ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certificate
2015-  ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate
2015- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Certificates
2018- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
2019- ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management System Certificate
2021- ISO- 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificates
2022- (ACI) Airport Health Accreditation
2023- European Aviation Council International (ACI Europe), Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 4 (Neutralization) Certificate.
2024- Energy Management System Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there is. The bag storage facilities in the International Terminal are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.
The Consular Office for issuing visas is located on the Arrivals Floor of the International Terminal, in the transit area before the passport check point. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the contact phone is +90 232 455 00 00/ Ext: 3603. Click here for the map.
For detailed information on customs procedures you can either visit gumrukrehberi.gov.tr or call +90 232 455 00 00/ Ext: 1930.
The distance between the Domestic and International Terminals at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is approximately 5 minutes on foot. By using the travelators, going to the Domestic and International Terminals is very easy. Click here for the map.
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The Departure Fee Stamp from the Ministry of Finance can be obtained from the desk next to the Information Desk on the Departures Floor of the International Terminal.

For information about the Departure Fee Stamp: +90 (232) 455 00 00 Ext: 3602

Note: Departure Fee Stamp payment should be made before passport control.

The Tax-Free Office is located at the International Terminal. You should go there to complete the required procedures. After you are finished there, you can obtain a refund from the Tax-Free Office desk next to the Information Desk.
The TAV Lost and Found Office is at the International Terminal and is open 24/7.

Telephone: 0232 455 00 00 / Ext: 4690

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