Antalya Airport (AYT) sits about 13 km east of the city, but most arrivals are heading much further β to a resort in Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer or Alanya. The single question we hear most at the arrivals door is simple: how much should this cost? Here is the honest answer, with no fine print.
Official airport taxi meters explained
The yellow taxis waiting outside the terminal run on an official meter set by the local authority. There is a starting fee (the "flag drop"), then a per-kilometre rate, and a higher night tariff that usually kicks in after midnight. In principle this is regulated and fair. In practice, the meter total depends entirely on traffic, the route the driver chooses, your luggage, and whether the night rate applies. We deliberately don't quote exact lira meter figures here, because Turkey's taxi tariffs are revised regularly and any number we print would be out of date within months. The point to understand is that with a meter, you don't know the final figure until you arrive.
Fixed-price private transfers: what "fixed" really means
A private transfer works the other way around. You tell us your hotel and your group size, and we agree one total price before you fly. That price is fixed. There is no meter ticking in traffic, no surge pricing on busy summer Saturdays, and no surprise night surcharge at 2 a.m. You pay the driver directly β cash or card β and the figure you saw at booking is the figure you pay.
What actually affects the price
Three things move the number:
- Distance to your resort. Lara and Kundu are minutes away; Alanya is well over an hour east. Further means more.
- Vehicle size. A couple with two bags fits a saloon Mercedes. A family of six with strollers needs a Vito-class van, which costs a little more.
- Time of day matters far less with us than with a meter, because the fixed price already accounts for it. No night premium, no holiday spike.
Indicative private-transfer start prices
These are our typical starting prices for a standard car, one way:
- Lara / Kundu β from ~β¬20
- Belek β from ~β¬25
- Side β from ~β¬35
- Kemer β from ~β¬45
- Alanya β from ~β¬55
Larger groups or minibuses cost more, and your exact quote depends on your specific hotel β but you'll always see the full total before you commit.
Meter vs fixed: which to choose
If you're travelling light to central Antalya, a metered taxi can be fine. For anything further β Side, Kemer, Alanya β or any time you're arriving late, jet-lagged, or with children, a fixed price removes every variable. You know the cost, you know a named driver is waiting, and you're not negotiating after a long flight.
Transfer note
That's exactly how we work. We track your flight, so a delay never costs you the car β we adjust pickup automatically. Our driver waits at arrivals with your name, helps with the bags, and drives you in a clean, air-conditioned Mercedes straight to your door. Child seats are free, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before, and we're reachable 24/7. One agreed price, no meter, no surge β just a calm ride after a long journey.