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Country
Turkey
Continent
Asia
Airport
AYT
Currency
Turkish lira
Time zone
UTC+3
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Sea and ruins
Cheap flights to Antalya, the capital of Turkish tourism
Antalya calls itself the capital of Turkish tourism and is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera: a gulf backed by the Taurus Mountains, a Roman and Ottoman old town above an ancient harbour, beaches of pebbles and sand, and ancient cities within an hour by road. More than 16 million foreign visitors came in 2023 according to Wikipedia, which puts Antalya among the most visited cities in the world.
What sets Antalya apart is how close everything is. The Taurus Mountains rise straight behind the city, a Roman and Ottoman old town overlooks an ancient harbour, and some of the best-preserved theatres of antiquity are less than an hour away. The metropolitan area is home to more than two million people, and the local economy also runs on greenhouse farming, citrus, bananas, cotton and yacht building.
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Getting to Antalya
An airport about a dozen kilometres from the centre
Antalya Airport
About 10 to 14 km east of the centre depending on the source (13 km according to Wikipedia). Several international terminals and a domestic one.
| Destination from the centre | Distance |
|---|---|
| Phaselis | 35 km |
| Kemer | 43 km |
| Side | 75 km |
| Olympos | 85 km, about 1.5 hours |
| Adrasan | 95 km |
From the airport to the centre
Municipal bus 600 links the terminals with the bus station about every 30 minutes and takes roughly an hour with many stops (Wikipedia DE, Wikivoyage). The AntRay tram has served the airport since 2016; Wikivoyage allows 40 to 50 minutes to the old town, getting off at İsmetpaşa. A taxi is quickest, in the order of 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic (our estimate, to be confirmed); agree the fare before setting off. A private Havaş shuttle also runs.
Traffic
The airport handled about 38 million passengers in 2024 and over 39 million in 2025 according to Wikipedia, the great majority on international flights.
Kaleiçi
The old town above the ancient harbour
Antalya was founded in the 2nd century BCE by Attalus II of Pergamon under the name Attaleia. It became Roman from 133 BCE, Seljuk from 1207 and Ottoman from 1391, and each era left its mark on Kaleiçi.
Walls, minarets and Ottoman houses
Walk the alleys inside the Roman and Byzantine walls, between Ottoman houses, down to the old harbour. Hadrian's Gate was built in the 130s CE to mark the emperor's visit, the Yivli Minaret dates from 1230, and the Kesik Minare stands nearby. The Antalya Museum completes the picture.
Free sights
Wikivoyage lists Hadrian's Gate, the Hıdırlık Tower and the King's Pool among the sights that can be seen for free, and the Yivli Minaret, 38 m high, as the old town's main landmark.
Beaches
From city sand to hidden coves
| Beach | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Konyaaltı | Over 7 km of fine sand and pebbles, Blue Flag, about 7 km from the centre |
| Lara | About 15 km long, golden sand and shallow water, 12 km east, good for families |
| Phaselis | An ancient city on a peninsula with three bays |
| Adrasan | About 2 km of fine sand |
| Olympos and Çıralı | Further along the coast, Olympos lies about 85 km from the centre |
Kaputaş and Side complete the list of famous beaches along the coast. The swimming season runs from May to the end of October, with the sea near 28 C in summer.
Antiquity
Ancient sites around Antalya
| Site | From Antalya | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Termessos | 17 km | A Pisidian city at about 1,000 m on Mount Solymos, inside Güllük Mountain National Park |
| Perge | 18 km, Aksu district | An ancient city, covered by the MuseumPass Mediterranean |
| Phaselis | About 35 km | An ancient city on a peninsula with three bays |
| Aspendos | 47 km, about 45 minutes | One of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, with room for 12,000 to 15,000 spectators |
| Olympos | About 85 km | Further along the coast, roughly an hour and a half by road |
The 7-day MuseumPass Mediterranean covers more than 40 sites, including Aspendos, Perge, Side, Termessos and Phaselis, and is worth considering if you plan several visits.
Museums
Archaeology, ethnography and house museums
The Antalya Museum is the city's main archaeological museum, on Konyaaltı Boulevard: Roman sculpture and finds from Perge and the region. Wikipedia says it was under reconstruction in autumn 2025, so check that it is open before you go. The other places are smaller and sit in the old town.
| Museum | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Antalya Museum (archaeology) | The city's main museum on Konyaaltı Boulevard; closures and renovation are possible. |
| Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum | An ethnographic museum opened in 2007, in the old town. |
| Atatürk's House | A house museum; free entry according to Wikivoyage. |
| Ethnographic Museum | Free entry according to Wikivoyage; prices to be checked. |
| Toy Museum and Dervish Lodge Museum | Small museums in Kaleiçi, free according to Wikivoyage. |
Prices in Turkish lira change fast. The seven-day MuseumPass Mediterranean (more than 40 sites) stays worthwhile if you chain Aspendos, Perge and Termessos.
Food and drink
Piyaz, şiş köfte and burnt-milk ice cream
Antalya's cooking is that of Turkey's southern coast: dishes built on tahini, vegetables and grilled meat, often seasoned with cumin.
Specialities
Antalya-style piyaz, a white-bean salad with tahini, garlic and walnuts that accompanies şiş köfte (grilled meatball skewers); hibeş, a spicy tahini and cumin dip; tandır kebap, slow-cooked lamb; şakşuka and domates civesi, built on vegetables; bağaça, a spiced tahini pastry. For a snack or dessert, burnt-milk ice cream (yanıksı dondurma) and boiled lupin seeds (tirmis), says Wikipedia.
Where to eat
Wikivoyage lists popular spots for piyaz, köfte and çiğ köfte, plus fish restaurants in the old town and marina. The Doluca vineyard sits at the airport entrance.
Nature close to town
Waterfalls, a cable car and a canyon
Düden Waterfalls
The lower falls drop about 40 m off a cliff straight into the sea, and the viewing platform is free.
Tünektepe cable car
The Tünektepe cable car stopped after the accident of 12 April 2024, and none of our sources confirms it has reopened, so do not count on it without checking.
Köprülü Canyon
A popular day out for rafting, with or without transfer and lunch.
Getting around
Tram, bus and dolmuş
The historic line T2 tram, with cars donated by Nuremberg in 1999, follows the main boulevard through the centre, passes near Hadrian's Gate and Karaalioğlu Park and serves Kalekapısı, the entrance to the old town. Line T1 (AntRay) crosses the city eastwards. Municipal buses and dolmuş minibuses under city control complete the network. According to Wikivoyage a tram or bus ride costs about 1 euro, payable by contactless card or with the AntalyaKart; discount cards are for holders of Turkish ID only.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful; Wikivoyage advises agreeing the fare beforehand or using a taxi app. For Aspendos, Perge or Termessos a taxi or an organised excursion is simplest.
Budget
Plenty of choice, widely varying prices
Antalya is heavily visited (more than 16 million foreign visitors in 2023 according to Wikipedia), and accommodation ranges from a simple guesthouse in Kaleiçi to an all-inclusive hotel in Lara. Wikivoyage notes that Konyaaltı is cheaper than Lara, package-holiday territory. Prices change a lot between August and the low season, and Turkish inflation makes lira prices outdated quickly: check current rates before booking.
When to go
When to visit Antalya?
April to June
One of the best periods, without the summer heat; the sea becomes warm enough for swimming from May.
July and August
About 35 degrees C by day and 23 at night in July, a sea near 28; the heat can be intense.
September and October
Still warm and calmer, and swimming remains possible until the end of October.
Winter
Mild and rainy: about 15 degrees C by day and 6 at night in January, with the sea at 15 to 18.
Antalya has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate: mean maximums of 15.0 C in January and 34.9 C in July, minimums of 5.9 and 23.4 C, about 1,050 mm of rain a year and more than 2,800 hours of sunshine (Wikipedia). The sea goes from 17.7 C in January to 27.8 C in July. Wikivoyage puts the best sightseeing periods in April-May and October-November.
How long to stay
Three to four days are enough
Kaleiçi
The old town, the harbour, the Yivli Minaret and Hadrian's Gate.
Ruins
Perge and Aspendos, or the combined excursion as far as Side.
Beach and nature
Konyaaltı or Lara, the Düden Waterfalls, Termessos or Köprülü Canyon.
In pictures
Antalya in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Antalya
How do I get from Antalya Airport to the city centre?
Antalya Airport (AYT) is 12 to 14 km from the centre. The AntRay tram takes about 34 minutes, the bus 45 to 60 minutes and a taxi 20 to 30 minutes.
When can you swim in Antalya?
The swimming season runs from May to the end of October, with the warmest sea in summer.
Which beach should I choose in Antalya?
Konyaaltı offers over 7 km of sand and pebbles about 7 km from the centre, while Lara, 12 km east, has golden sand and shallow water that suits families.
Which ancient sites can you visit from Antalya?
Termessos and Perge are both under 20 km away, and the Roman theatre of Aspendos is about 45 minutes by road.
What should I eat in Antalya?
Piyaz (a white-bean salad with tahini), şiş köfte, hibeş, tandır kebap, bağaça and burnt-milk ice cream. Wikivoyage also lists good fish restaurants in the old town.
Which museums can I visit in Antalya?
The Antalya archaeology museum (check it is open, as it was being rebuilt in autumn 2025), the Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum, Atatürk's House and several small museums in the old town.
Is Antalya an expensive destination?
It depends on the season and the district: Konyaaltı is cheaper than Lara according to Wikivoyage. Lira prices change fast, so check them before booking.
How much does a flight to Antalya usually cost?
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