Antalya Airport is located approximately 10 km from the city. Initially, the airport was intended exclusively for charter flights, gradually it turned into one of the largest air gates in Turkey. Dozens of transfer buses depart daily from it not only to hotels in Antalya itself, but also to hotels in other Mediterranean resorts - Kemer, Tekirova, Side, Alanya.
The airport receives almost 30 million passengers a year. It has two international terminals and one domestic terminal for passenger operations.
Types of transport in Antalya
AntRay tram
Since the beginning of 2020, a modern tram has been operating in Antalya, with signs leading to the Fatih station.
Working hours: from 7:00 to 23:00.
Movement interval: 10 to 20 minutes.
Fare: 3 TRY.
Travel time to Antalya city center: about 50 minutes (of which waiting in traffic jams and at stops will take about 20 minutes).
City bus
Bus stops can be found near the domestic terminal and at Terminal 1 for international flights. At Terminal 2, the stop is located next to the taxi rank.
Travel interval: 30 minutes.
Fare: 3.6 TRY (0.6 USD).
Travel time to Antalya city center: about 45 minutes. (of which waiting in traffic jams and at stops will take about 20 minutes).
Route #600
The bus runs from Antalya Havalimani Airport to Antalya Otogar Bus Station.
Working hours: from 6:00 to 01:15. At night, the bus leaves at 3:45 and 4:45.
Route #800
The end point of bus number 800 is the coast of Lara (Lara) and Konyaalti (Konyaalti), also passes the Migros shopping center.
Working hours: from 6:10 to 23:40. At night, the bus leaves at 1:45 and 3:45.
Shuttle (Havaş)
There is also a shuttle service operated by Havaş from the airport to the city center of Antalya. Along the way, it stops at the Antalya Bus Station (Antalya Otogar) and the 5M Migros Shopping Center.
Working hours: from 6:00 to 22:00. At night, the bus leaves at 4:30 and 5:30.
Travel interval: 30 minutes.
Fare: 10 TRY.
Travel time to the center of Antalya: 1.5 hours (of which 45 minutes in traffic, the rest of the time will be spent in traffic jams and waiting at stops).
Taxi
As in many cities around the world, taxis in Antalya operate at day and night rates (from 00:00 to 06:00) depending on the time of day. The second option is 50% more expensive than the first.
Fare: 1 TRY per 1 km. The center of Antalya can be reached for 40 USD.
Travel time: about 30 minutes.
You can order a taxi online on the website (for example, kiwitaxi.ru).
Rented car
For those tourists who are pre-configured to travel a lot, a practical option is to book a car rental right at the airport. An alternative can be the selection of a rented car in advance on the site (for example, rentalcars.com).
Antalya travel tips
From Antalya Airport you can travel to other resort towns with a transfer. First, you need to get to the Antalya bus station (by bus or shuttle), then continue your journey from the international terminal (for example, to Cappadocia, Fethiye or Konya) or domestic terminal (to Alanya, Kemer, Side, Tekirova).
The most favorable exchange rate is offered by ATMs located at the airport. The currency exchange office performs this operation at an inconvenient rate for tourists.
In order to feel more confident in Antalya, getting to the airport and other important points,
it's advisable to save the coordinates of the resort's air gateway or the desired landmarks in Google Maps. Write down the address and name of your hotel not only on your smartphone but also on a piece of paper, and always keep it with you.
You can get to the city center by tram, bus, Havas shuttle, taxi or rented car. Tram and bus are not the best option for families with children and travelers with lots of luggage. But the shuttle in this case is an ideal option. The only disadvantage of this type of transport is the significant time spent on the road. The best way to get to the city center or hotel is by renting a car or taxi, but they are more expensive.
