Antalya

Travel to Antalya

With plenty of airports offering flights to Antalya and some budget lines running the route there's lots of options for getting there quickly and cheaply. Flight times from the UK are around four and a half hours.

On arrival in Antalya

Firstly, it's worth checking whether you have a transfer included in your Antalya holiday, either with your accommodation, flight or a whole holiday package as this is by far the easiest way of getting to Antalya from the airport. The only public transport available from the airport is a shuttle bus that goes to a couple of locations in the town, or a couple of local bus services. The other alternatives are taxis, which are regulated but still quite expensive, or organising car hire at Antalya Airport.

Getting around Antalya

There are quite a lot of buses with routes all over Antalya, although schedules are hard to come by. For outlying destinations heading to the bus terminal is the best bet. Dolmus (collective) buses are popular, and they can be hailed anywhere along the route. Antalya also has a tram, which runs from the Antalya Museum to the east of the city, and is excellent for sightseeing. The town also has quite a number of cycle-only roads near the sea front so why not hire a bike and explore for a day? Taxis and rental cars are alternative options.

Travelling further afield

The bus station offers fairly comprehensive and low-cost intercity travel in Turkey, with many routes operating overnight too. It is probably best to consider flying to other destinations if you'd rather not rent a car in Antalya because there are few alternatives that don't involve extensive road travel to begin with.