Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya
For Antalya city and Kaleiçi, a taxi takes about 20–30 minutes; the city tram and airport buses are cheap but slower. For the resorts, a pre-booked transfer is the norm.
Most visitors head to the resorts (Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer, Alanya), usually by pre-booked transfer.
Best for most people: Taxi or pre-booked transfer. Direct to your hotel; public transport to the resorts is limited.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| taxi Taxi rank outside International Arrivals | about 20–30 min to Kaleiçi | metered; roughly ₺600–1,000 to the city centre (prices change often with inflation) | 24 h | Make sure the meter is on. | |
| private transfer Pre-booked transfer to the resorts | Belek about 30–40 min; Side about 1 h; Kemer about 1 h; Alanya about 2 h | varies | 24 h | Most hotels and tour operators arrange this. | |
| bus Havaş airport bus to the city | about 30–45 min | regular services | small fare | daytime and evening | Check the stop and timetable in Arrivals. |
| tram AntRay city tram from the airport stop towards the city centre | about 50–60 min | every 15–30 min | about the price of a single city ticket | daytime and evening | Pay with an Antalyakart or contactless card where accepted; the airport stop is a walk from some terminals. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- Confirm which terminal you land at; International Terminals 1 and 2 and the Domestic Terminal are separate.
- Have some lira for taxis; card acceptance varies.
- For resorts, book transfers in advance; taxis to Side or Alanya are expensive.
- Kaleiçi lanes are narrow; the taxi may stop nearby.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Antalya airport to the city?
Metered taxis to Antalya city centre or Kaleiçi take about 20–30 minutes. Fares change often due to inflation, but expect roughly ₺600–1,000. Ensure the meter is running from the start, and use the official rank outside Arrivals. To the resorts, taxis are much more expensive than pre-booked transfers.
Is there public transport from Antalya airport?
Yes. Airport buses and the AntRay city tram link the airport with the city. They are cheap but slower and less convenient with luggage than a taxi. You will need an Antalyakart or a contactless card where accepted. For the resorts, there is no practical public option.
How long does it take from Antalya airport to the resorts?
Lara is about 15–20 minutes, Belek about 30–40 minutes, Side and Kemer about an hour, and Alanya about two hours by car. Pre-booked transfers are the most common choice and usually cheaper than taxis for longer distances. Summer weekend traffic on the coastal roads can add time.
Can I pay by card for taxis in Antalya?
Some Antalya taxis accept cards, but not all, so ask the driver before departing and carry some Turkish lira in cash. ATMs are available in the arrivals halls. Pre-booked transfers are usually prepaid online, which avoids the question entirely and is often the simplest option for longer trips to the resorts.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.