Last updated: November 2026
Antalya Airport Transport Guide 2026 — AYT to Centre, Belek, Kemer, Side, Alanya
★ Complete Guide · 7 Transport Options · Distance + Price + Duration · Updated Monthly
TL;DR — Antalya Airport Transport Options 2026
Antalya Airport (AYT) is 13 km from Antalya centre, 40 km from Belek, 55 km from Kemer, 65 km from Side and 130 km from Alanya. In 2026 there are 7 main transport options: cheapest is the Antalya tram (T1) at €1 but no luggage and 50-70 min; official Havaş bus €5-10 in 40-60 min; official taxi €18-25; fixed-price private transfer (sedan) €32-55 in 20-30 min; VIP transfer (Mercedes S-Class) €68-95 with premium 5-star hotel meet-&-greet included. For families, late-night arrivals, premium hotels or 5+ passenger groups, TÜRSAB-licensed fixed-price private transfer is the optimum choice.
How to Get from Antalya Airport to the City and Holiday Regions
Antalya Airport (AYT) is Turkey's 3rd busiest airport and serves over 40 million passengers a year. The airport is 13 km east of Antalya city centre; among popular holiday regions Belek is 40 km, Kemer is 55 km, Side is 65 km and Alanya is 130 km away. There are 7 different transport options from the airport to the city and holiday regions, each with their own pros and cons.
This guide compares all Antalya Airport transport options — official Havaş bus, Antalya tram T1 line, official turquoise taxi, fixed-price private transfer (sedan), VIP Mercedes S-Class transfer, V-Class minivan and Antalya municipal bus — by price, duration, comfort and most suitable usage scenario. At the end you will find a short scenarios section recommending the right option for families, late-night arrivals, premium hotel pickup or 5+ passenger groups.
Prices in this guide are taken from publicly available official sources (Havaş, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, TÜRSAB-licensed operators) as of November 2026 and durations are average traffic-condition estimates. PickupsPoint prices are verifiable on pickupspoint.com. May vary by season, peak day and traffic; please confirm at the operator's official website before booking.
Antalya Airport Transport Options — Detailed Sections
1. Antalya Airport Overview (AYT)
Antalya Airport (IATA: AYT) is located 13 km east of Antalya city centre, 40 km from Belek, 55 km west of Kemer, 65 km east of Side and 130 km east of Alanya. The airport operates 24/7 across 3 terminals: T1 domestic, T2 international and the General Aviation Terminal for private jets. The airport exceeds 4 million passengers per month at summer peak and is Turkey's strongest connection to European, Russian, Gulf and German markets.
2. Havaş Bus — Official Antalya Airport Shuttle
Havaş is the official shuttle bus operator of Antalya Airport. The bus stop is located outside T1 and T2 (50 m from T1 exit, 80 m from T2 exit). The fare is €5-10 (roughly 200-350 TRY), with 40-60 min travel time to the city centre (5M Migros, Cumhuriyet Square, Bus Terminal). Drivers speak Turkish and English; tickets are bought on the bus. Caveat: shared bus, fixed drop-off points, luggage limited to 2 pieces and total journey can reach 75+ minutes including the last-mile metro/dolmuş leg.
3. Antalya Tram (T1 line) — Cheapest Option
The Antalya tram (Antray) T1 line departs from the "Havalimanı" stop near the airport and connects to Cumhuriyet Square, Kaleiçi (old town) and Konyaaltı beach in the city centre. Fare with AntalyaKart is around €1 (40 TRY), travel time 50-70 minutes; tram frequency is 12-15 minutes. Caveat: passengers must walk 800 metres from the terminal exit to the tram stop, it is difficult with large luggage and the tram does not run after 23:30. Best for budget-priority solo travellers without luggage.
4. Antalya Airport Taxi (Official Turquoise)
Antalya Airport's official taxis are turquoise-coloured and picked up from taxi ranks at T1/T2 exits. Antalya city centre by meter is €18-25 (roughly 700-1000 TRY), Belek €35-50, Kemer €45-65. Summer peak weekends and night-time (00:00-06:00) carry a surcharge. Caveat: some drivers may offer a fixed price instead of the meter; insist on the official turquoise taxi and that the meter is activated when boarding.
5. Private Transfer (Fixed-Price Sedan) — Optimum Family Choice
Fixed-price private transfer is an online-booked door-to-door service from TÜRSAB-licensed operators including AYT meet & greet. PickupsPoint offers Mercedes E-Class sedan AYT → Antalya centre €32, AYT → Belek €45, AYT → Kemer €55, AYT → Side €65, AYT → Alanya €95 at a fixed price; tolls, VAT, 60 min wait time and free cancellation up to 24h are included. The driver greets at arrivals with a named signboard; 12-language service is provided. Best comfort/price balance for families, late-night arrivals and luggage-heavy travellers.
6. VIP Transfer (Mercedes S-Class) — Premium Meet & Greet
VIP Mercedes S-Class transfer is the upper-tier service preferred by premium 5-star hotel guests, business travellers and special occasions. PickupsPoint offers Mercedes S-Class AYT → Antalya centre €68, AYT → Belek (Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal) €78, AYT → Kemer (Maxx Royal Kemer, Rixos) €88, AYT → Alanya €145 at fixed price. Leather seats, climate zones, complimentary water, Wi-Fi and a professional 12-language driver are included. Driver briefed for the hotel VIP entrance, named signboard and a dedicated premium greeting experience.
7. Antalya Municipal Bus and Antbus Routes
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality buses (Antbus) offer direct or connecting routes from the airport to the city centre and other districts. Line 600 runs from the airport directly to the bus terminal, line 800 reaches Kepez and the city centre. Fare with AntalyaKart is €1-2 (50-80 TRY), duration 60-80 minutes. Caveat: limited luggage capacity, 30-45 minute frequency and no service after 23:30. Best for locals and budget travellers.
Antalya Airport Transport Comparison Table 2026
Seven transport options compared side-by-side on price, duration, comfort and suitable usage scenario. Durations assume average traffic conditions; for summer peak weekends and evening hours add 20-30 minutes.
| Option | Price Range | Duration | Comfort | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havaş Otobüs | €5–10 | 40–60 dk | Orta | Bütçe + tek başına yolcu |
| Antray Tramvay (T1) | €1 | 50–70 dk | Düşük | En ucuz, bagajsız yolcu |
| Resmi Taksi (Turkuaz) | €18–25 | 20–30 dk | Orta | Hızlı + tek başına |
| Özel Transfer (Sedan) | €32–55 | 20–30 dk | Yüksek | Aile + sabit fiyat |
| VIP Transfer (S-Class) | €68–95 | 20–30 dk | Premium | İş + 5* otel + lüks |
| V-Class Minivan | €55–85 | 20–30 dk | Yüksek | 5–7 yolcu grup |
| Antalya Belediye Otobüs | €1–2 | 60–80 dk | Düşük | Lokal + ucuz |
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Book an AYT Transfer NowWhich Option for Which Scenario? — Scenario-Based Recommendation
The 4 scenarios below recommend the most suitable Antalya Airport transport option.
Family (2 adults + 2 children + 3 suitcases)
For families, fixed-price private transfer (Mercedes E-Class sedan or V-Class minivan for 5+ passengers) is the most suitable option. Child seats on request, sufficient luggage capacity, fixed price and door-to-door service. AYT → Antalya centre €32-55, AYT → Belek €45-65, AYT → Alanya €95-145. Tram and Havaş are not preferred for families due to luggage and transfer fatigue.
Business traveller (solo, premium hotel, tight schedule)
For business travellers, VIP Mercedes S-Class transfer is the most suitable option. Driver briefed for the premium hotel VIP entrance, fixed price, 12-language professional service and Wi-Fi. AYT → city-centre 5-star hotel €68, AYT → Belek Regnum Carya €78, AYT → Antalya business district €68. Reliable arrival time is critical for tight meeting schedules.
Late-night arrival (00:00-06:00, family or solo)
For late-night arrivals, fixed-price private transfer (Mercedes E-Class or VIP S-Class) is the safest option. PickupsPoint offers free meet-&-greet for late-night hours (00:00-06:00); the driver waits in the arrivals hall 30 minutes before landing. Same fixed price applies, no night surcharge. Tram and Havaş do not operate after 23:30; official taxis may apply a night surcharge.
Premium holiday (5-star all-inclusive Belek, Kemer, Side)
For premium 5-star holidays, VIP Mercedes S-Class or V-Class transfer is the most suitable option. PickupsPoint offers VIP meet-&-greet to premium hotels like Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal, Cornelia Diamond, Rixos, Voyage Belek Sorgun and Barut Hemera: driver briefed for the hotel's dedicated VIP entrance, named signboard, 12-language service. AYT → Regnum Carya S-Class €78, AYT → Maxx Royal Kemer V-Class €88. A premium greeting at the start of the holiday sets the tone for the whole trip.
Antalya Airport Transport — Step-by-Step How to Book
- 1
Determine your destination
Antalya centre, Belek, Kemer, Side or Alanya — prepare the pin of your destination hotel/address. Lara and Konyaaltı are priced the same as the city centre.
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Prepare your flight details
Flight number, departure airport, AYT landing date and time. With this info the driver waits in the arrivals hall 30 min before landing and updates if the flight is delayed.
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Choose vehicle class
Mercedes E-Class (1-3 passenger sedan), V-Class (4-7 passenger minivan) or S-Class (1-3 passenger VIP). Specify child seat or infant seat requests.
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Fixed-price confirmation + booking
On pickupspoint.com review options, confirm fixed EUR price and pay through a PCI-DSS-compliant page. Confirmation email is sent instantly.
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TÜRSAB confirmation + driver contact
The confirmation email contains the TÜRSAB A-15234 number, vehicle plate, driver name and phone. WhatsApp +90 541 334 21 02 support is active 24/7.
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Meet & greet at AYT
After landing and luggage exit to the arrivals hall. The driver waits with a named signboard, escorts you to the vehicle and the fixed-price door-to-door transfer begins.
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Antalya Airport Transport — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get from AYT airport to the city?▼
There are 7 transport options from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya city centre: Antalya tram T1 (€1, 50-70 min), Havaş bus (€5-10, 40-60 min), Antbus municipal bus (€1-2, 60-80 min), official turquoise taxi (€18-25, 20-30 min), fixed-price private transfer Mercedes E-Class (€32, 20-30 min), VIP Mercedes S-Class (€68, 20-30 min) and V-Class minivan (€55, 5-7 passengers, 20-30 min). Fixed-price private transfer is the most comfortable option for families and late-night arrivals.
How much is the AYT Havaş bus?▼
Antalya Airport's official Havaş shuttle bus is €5-10 (roughly 200-350 TRY) and reaches city-centre stops at 5M Migros, Cumhuriyet Square and the Bus Terminal. Tickets are bought on the bus in TRY or by card; duration 40-60 minutes. The bus stop is 50 m from T1 exit and 80 m from T2 exit. Frequency is 30 min at peak hours, 60 min off-peak.
What hours does Havaş not run?▼
The AYT Havaş shuttle service runs roughly between 04:00 and 23:30; no service between 23:30 and 04:00. For late-night or very early morning flights in this window, official turquoise taxi (with possible night surcharge) or fixed-price private transfer is recommended. PickupsPoint offers free meet-&-greet for late-night arrivals (00:00-06:00) with no night surcharge; AYT → Antalya centre Mercedes E-Class remains €32 fixed.
Is Antalya airport taxi safe?▼
Antalya Airport's official turquoise-coloured taxis are safe; pick them up from the official taxi rank at T1/T2 exits. Insist on the meter being activated when boarding. Caveat: some drivers may offer a fixed price especially for distant destinations like Belek, Kemer, Side, Alanya; this price is usually higher than a fixed-price online transfer. Even when using an official taxi, prefer to pay via meter + agreed price; do not pre-pay third-party brokers.
What is fixed-price private transfer?▼
Fixed-price private transfer is a door-to-door service locked in EUR at online booking that does not change on transfer day. PickupsPoint offers Mercedes E-Class sedan AYT → Antalya centre €32, AYT → Belek €45 fixed; tolls, VAT, 60-min wait time and free cancellation up to 24h are included. No summer peak weekend, New Year or night surcharge. The driver greets at arrivals with a named signboard.
Is there late-night transport from Antalya Airport?▼
AYT is 24/7 and late-night (00:00-06:00) transport options are: official turquoise taxi (possible night surcharge) and fixed-price private transfer / VIP transfer (PickupsPoint applies no night surcharge). Antalya tram T1 does not operate after 23:30; Havaş shuttle does not run after 23:30; Antbus municipal buses do not run at night either. For late-night arrivals fixed-price private transfer is recommended; the driver is ready in the arrivals hall 30 min before landing.
What is the best AYT transport for a family with children?▼
For families with children, fixed-price private transfer (Mercedes E-Class sedan or V-Class minivan) is the most suitable option. PickupsPoint provides child seats, infant seats and boosters on request at no extra charge. A Mercedes E-Class fits an Isofix-compatible child seat in the rear, a V-Class fits two child seats simultaneously. Luggage capacity for 3-7 suitcases is sufficient. Tram, Havaş and municipal buses are not suitable for families due to luggage and transfer fatigue.
What is the best option for a premium holiday from AYT?▼
For premium 5-star holidays, VIP Mercedes S-Class or V-Class transfer is the most suitable option. PickupsPoint offers VIP meet-&-greet at premium Belek, Kemer and Side hotels like Regnum Carya, Maxx Royal, Cornelia Diamond, Rixos, Voyage Belek Sorgun and Barut Hemera: driver briefed for the hotel's dedicated VIP entrance, named signboard, leather seats, climate zones, complimentary water and Wi-Fi. AYT → Regnum Carya S-Class €78, AYT → Maxx Royal Kemer V-Class €88, AYT → Voyage Side €98 fixed price. Premium greeting at the start sets the tone for the entire holiday.
Last updated: November 2026
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