Antalya Travel Guide
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya is a city in Turkey (Europe), served by Antalya Airport (AYT). It's known for Old Town (Kaleiçi), Düden Waterfalls and the Turquoise Coast beach resorts. Typical shoulder-season months are Apr/May/Sep/Oct — illustrative general guidance based on the local climate pattern, not a guarantee of conditions in any given year; check a forecast closer to travel.
Country
Turkey
Region
Europe
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul· 09:55 PM
Known for
- Old Town (Kaleiçi)
- Düden Waterfalls
- the Turquoise Coast beach resorts
Flying to Antalya
Cheapest confirmed fare into Antalya: GBP 122.74, flying from Istanbul. · Sample search, fares as of Aug 11, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: British Airways (BA), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 122.74–1,895.66 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 11, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Turkish Airlines (TK)
Nonstop options were found in this sample search.
Range in this sample: GBP 179.77–368.31 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 25, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
Carriers seen in a sample search — verify availability: Air Serbia (JU), Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways (QR), Turkish Airlines
Only connecting itineraries were found in this sample search (no nonstop offer).
Range in this sample: GBP 499.41–906.64 · Sample search, fares as of Aug 11, 2026 · not a live quote · in GBP
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Getting around
- Antray tram line
- city buses
- taxis and rideshare
General transit options — not an exhaustive list; check local sources for current fares and schedules.
Good to know before you fly
- Antalya's airport is Antalya Airport (AYT).
- From Antalya Airport (AYT), the fastest typical option into the centre is the bus (HAVAŞ shuttle) — around 30 min to city center (typical, traffic-dependent).
- Best time to fly: a Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers popular for beach travel, mild wet winters (illustrative — general climate pattern, not a live forecast; conditions vary year to year).
- First-time tip: nonstop service isn't guaranteed on every route into Antalya — check the real inbound routes below (carriers, nonstop vs connecting) before you book.
Entry & visa basics
Entry requirements (visa, passport validity, health or customs forms) depend on your nationality and where you're flying from, and change over time — they aren't listed here. Check Turkey's official government travel-advisory page and verify again close to departure; IATA's Travel Centre (linked below) is a useful starting point for passport/visa/health-entry lookups by nationality and destination.
Sources & further reading
- Wikivoyage: Antalya· CC BY-SA
- OpenStreetMap· © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
- IATA Travel Centre — entry & visa requirements
Background resources for planning, shown under their own licenses — the guide above is our own original editorial, not reproduced from these sources.
Airports serving Antalya
Popular routes to Antalya
Airlines flying to Antalya
Frequently asked questions
Which airports serve Antalya?
Antalya is served by one airport: Antalya Airport (AYT).
When's the best time to fly to Antalya?
a Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers popular for beach travel, mild wet winters. Typical shoulder-season months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. This is illustrative general climate guidance, not a live forecast — conditions vary year to year.
How do I get from the airport to Antalya center?
From Antalya Airport (AYT), a typical option is the bus (HAVAŞ shuttle), around 30 minutes to city center (typical, traffic-dependent). Antalya also has Antray tram line, city buses, taxis and rideshare.