Antalya International Airport
Antalya, TR · 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of Antalya city centre
Getting to the city
| Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Bus Bus · Every 30 min | 30-40 min | — |
| AntRay Other · Every 15-20 min | 20-30 min | $0.50-1.00 |
| Antalya Havas Bus Bus · Tied to flight arrivals · roughly every 30-60 min | 35-45 min | $2-3 |
| Hampton by Hilton Airport Shuttle Hotel shuttle · Scheduled or on request via hotel | 5-10 min | $0 (for hotel guests) |
Insider notes
Expect long waits at security and passport control during peak summer times, particularly in T1 and T2; give yourself 45-90 minutes just for immigration clearance.
Check out the private Premium CIP Terminal for a quieter transition with apron transfers, available through agencies like OWL Tourism.
Exchange currency in Antalya city for better rates—the airport rates are less favorable compared to city-center offices around Kalekapısı.
Antalya — the holiday-coast gateway built for a summer rush
Antalya is not really a connecting hub; it is one of the busiest leisure gateways in the Mediterranean, funneling millions of holidaymakers onto the Turkish Riviera every summer. The traffic is overwhelmingly seasonal charter and low-cost flying from Europe and Russia, and the airport’s rhythm reflects that — busy and intense in summer, much quieter in winter.
The terminals
The airport has a domestic terminal and two international terminals (T1 and T2), which spreads the heavy summer international load. Which international terminal you use depends on your airline, so check your ticket, and note that in peak season the terminals can be crowded and the queues at passport control long, particularly in the evening arrival waves.
Getting to your resort
Most people arriving at Antalya are not headed into the city itself but out along the coast — to Belek, Side, Alanya to the east, or Kemer to the west. For those trips, a pre-booked hotel transfer or a package-operator coach is the norm and usually the easiest option, because the resorts can be an hour or more away by road.
For Antalya city, the airport is only about 13 km northeast of the center. A tram line runs to the airport and into the city, and taxis are readily available; the city ride is short compared with the long resort transfers.
Worth knowing
Plan around the season. In July and August the airport is at full stretch, transfers take longer, and arrival halls fill up with charter loads landing close together — allow extra time and don’t expect a quick exit. In the off-season, flight choice thins out considerably, and some of the seasonal services simply don’t operate.
Other SunExpress hubs
Where is Antalya International Airport (AYT)?
Antalya International Airport (AYT) is in Antalya, TR, a hub for SunExpress and Corendon Airlines.
How many terminals does Antalya International Airport have?
Antalya International Airport has 3 terminals, handling around 25.0M passengers a year.
How do I get from Antalya International Airport to Antalya?
Ground options include Airport Bus, AntRay, Antalya Havas Bus — Airport Bus takes about 30-40 min.