Antalya Airport to Belek, Side, Kemer, Lara and Alanya: How to Get to Your Hotel

Antalya Airport (AYT) is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera – but most visitors aren't staying in Antalya itself. They're heading east to Lara, Belek, Side and Alanya, or south-west to Kemer, along a coast that stretches for well over 150 km. How long the transfer takes, and which option makes sense, depends entirely on where your hotel is.

This guide gives you distances and realistic driving times from the airport to each resort, and compares your options: Havaş shuttle, tram, taxi, shared shuttle and private transfer.

Distances and driving times from Antalya Airport

Times are for a private car without stops. Shared shuttles that drop off at several hotels take longer – sometimes much longer in high season.

Your options at a glance

Antalya Airport to Belek

Belek is the closest of the big resort areas, about 35 km east of the airport. It's known for large all-inclusive resorts, long sandy beaches and some of Turkey's best golf courses. With no direct public transport into the resort, almost everyone arrives by hotel bus, shared shuttle or private transfer. A private transfer takes around 30–35 minutes and goes straight to your hotel's door – see transfer prices for Antalya Airport to Belek.

Antalya Airport to Side

Side, with its Roman ruins and Temple of Apollo above the sea, is about 65 km east – around an hour by car. Hotels spread along the beaches east and west of the old town, and in the neighbouring towns of Kumköy, Evrenseki, Titreyengöl and Kızılağaç, so check your hotel's exact location. Budget travellers can take the Havaş shuttle to the Otogar and then a bus to Manavgat and a minibus to Side, but with luggage this takes two to three hours. Book a private transfer from Antalya Airport to Side to arrive in about an hour. Our Side travel guide covers what to do once you're there.

Antalya Airport to Kemer

Kemer lies south-west of Antalya, between the Taurus Mountains and the sea, about 55–60 km from the airport. The route passes through or around Antalya city, so traffic matters: allow 50–60 minutes, more at rush hour. Resorts stretch from Beldibi and Göynük to Kemer town, Çamyuva and Tekirova. A private transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer is the simplest option; by public transport, take the Havaş shuttle to the bus station and a bus to Kemer.

Antalya Airport to Lara

Lara is the closest resort area, just 15–25 minutes from the airport, with the famous themed hotels along Lara Beach. A metered taxi is a realistic option here, but agree on the route and make sure the meter is on. For a fixed price, see Antalya Airport to Lara transfers.

Antalya Airport to Alanya

Alanya is the furthest of the major resorts, about 125 km east – around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. A taxi over this distance is expensive, and shared shuttles with many stops can take three hours or more. Some visitors fly into Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport instead, which is closer but has fewer flights. From Antalya, a private transfer to Alanya is the most comfortable option.

Public transport: Havaş shuttle and tram

The Havaş airport shuttle runs around the clock between the airport and Antalya city, with stops including the main bus station (Otogar), Muratpaşa, Kaleiçi and Konyaaltı. It runs about every 30 minutes (less often at night), and you pay the driver. From the Otogar, intercity buses and minibuses serve Kemer, Manavgat/Side and Alanya.

The AntRay tram connects the domestic terminal area with the city centre; from the international terminals you take a short shuttle to reach it. It's cheap, but only useful if you're staying in the city.

Fares change frequently in Turkey, so check current prices on arrival or on the Antalya Airport website.

Taxis

Official taxis wait outside the terminals and use a meter. They're convenient for Lara and the city, but for Belek, Side, Kemer and Alanya the fare adds up quickly, especially at night. Make sure the meter is running, and don't accept offers from unofficial drivers inside the terminal.

Private transfers

For most resort stays, a pre-booked private transfer is the best balance of price and comfort: one fixed price per vehicle (not per person), no other hotels on the way, child seats on request, and a driver who meets you in the arrivals hall with your name and waits if your flight is late. For a family of four, it often costs little more than four shared-shuttle tickets.

Tips for arriving at Antalya Airport

• Know your terminal: international flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2; domestic flights use the domestic terminal.
• Send your flight number, not just the time, to your transfer company.
• Have your hotel's exact address ready – many hotel names are similar.
• Get some Turkish lira from an ATM in arrivals for small expenses; cards are widely accepted.
• High season (June–September) means busy roads; allow extra time on departure day.

Planning your stay? Read our Antalya travel guide, our Side travel guide and our pick of Turkey's most stunning destinations.