Antalya Airport (AYT) is Turkey's second-busiest airport — 35 million passengers a year. Knowing how to get from arrivals to your hotel saves time, money, and stress. Here's every option.
Option 1: Private transfer (recommended)
Price: €20–€50 depending on destination, fixed at booking.
Capacity: Mercedes Vito for up to 6 passengers + 6 large suitcases.
Time: Drops you at your hotel door — fastest option.
Best for: Families, groups, anyone arriving with luggage, late-night arrivals.
Booking: 2+ hours before pickup is enough; we recommend 24 hours for peak season.
Why it works: Driver waits at arrivals with your name on a sign. Free cancellation up to 24 hours. Pay cash on arrival.
Option 2: Airport taxi (taxi rank)
Price: €40–€100, metered. Drivers may offer "fixed price" — usually higher than meter.
Capacity: Standard taxi (4 passengers + limited luggage).
Time: Same as private transfer once you reach the taxi rank — but you queue.
Best for: Solo travellers, no luggage, daytime arrivals when no queues.
Watch out for: Some drivers refuse the meter and quote inflated fixed prices, especially at night. Always insist on the meter ("taksimetre").
Option 3: Havaş airport bus
Price: 75 TL one-way (about €2 in 2026).
Route: Airport → city centre (Kepez bus station, then connections). Does NOT go to Lara, Belek, Side.
Capacity: Standard bus.
Time: 45–60 minutes to city centre, then add transfer time to your hotel.
Best for: Solo budget travellers staying in central Antalya, no large luggage.
Watch out for: No service after 22:30. Cash payment in Turkish lira only.
Option 4: Public dolmus + bus
Price: 30 TL total.
Route: Airport → Lara (yes), Belek (no), city centre (yes via Havaş then dolmus).
Time: 90–120 minutes to most destinations.
Best for: Backpackers with no luggage and flexible time.
Watch out for: Confusing for first-time visitors, no English signage, schedules vary by season.
Option 5: Hotel shuttle
Price: Varies — €15–€60 per person depending on hotel.
Capacity: Coach with multiple stops.
Time: 1.5–3 hours due to multiple hotel drop-offs.
Best for: Cost-conscious all-inclusive guests at large hotels.
Watch out for: You may wait 30–60 minutes for the shuttle to fill up. Multiple stops mean you could arrive last.
Quick comparison table
| Option | Cost (Belek) | Cost (Side) | Time | Convenience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | €25 | €35 | Fastest | Highest |
| Airport taxi | €60–€90 | €100–€140 | Same | Medium (queues) |
| Havaş bus | Not direct | Not direct | 2+ hours | Low |
| Hotel shuttle | €40–€60 | €60–€80 | 2–3 hours | Medium |
| Dolmus | €5–€10 | Complex | 3+ hours | Lowest |
What we recommend
- Family or group: Private transfer. The fixed price beats taxi for almost any destination, and drop-off at your hotel removes all stress.
- Solo traveller, daytime, no luggage: Havaş bus to central Antalya, then taxi to your final destination.
- Late-night arrival: Always private transfer. Taxis at 02:00 charge whatever they want; buses don't run.
- Going to Belek/Side/Kundu: Private transfer. The other options either don't go there directly or take 2x the time.
Tips for any option
- Arrivals hall has free WiFi (1 hour). Connect before you leave the terminal.
- ATMs are inside arrivals — withdraw Turkish lira if you need cash for tipping or food.
- Currency exchange rates at the airport are 5–10% worse than in town.
- The arrivals hall has multilingual signage and tourist info desks (08:00–22:00).