Antalya Airport (AYT) guide
Antalya Airport is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera and one of Türkiye's busiest airports in summer. This short guide covers what you need on arrival day: which terminal, what happens after landing, how to meet your driver and how long the drive to your resort takes.
- IATA / ICAO
- AYT / LTAI
- Location
- East side of Antalya city, roughly 10–15 km from the centre
- Terminals
- International Terminal 1, International Terminal 2, Domestic Terminal
Which terminal will I use?
International flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, and flights within Türkiye use the Domestic Terminal. The terminal depends on your airline and can change between seasons, so check your booking confirmation or the airline's app a day or two before you fly. Tell us your flight number when you book — we plan the pickup at the right terminal.
After you land
- 1Passport control — check the entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
- 2Baggage claim — the belt number is shown on the screens in the hall.
- 3Customs — most holidaymakers walk straight through the green channel.
- 4Arrivals hall — follow the WhatsApp instructions we send you to our meeting point.
Meeting your driver
Elefti Travel has a fixed meeting point at each Antalya Airport terminal. We message you on WhatsApp the day before your arrival with the exact meeting instructions for your terminal. For hotel-to-airport transfers we also confirm your pickup time by WhatsApp the day before you leave.
As long as you are on the flight number you gave us, we monitor its live status. We cover delays of up to 2 hours at no extra charge. If the delay is longer, or your flight changes at the last minute, please contact us on WhatsApp as soon as possible and we'll rearrange your transfer if a vehicle is available.
Ways to get from the airport to your hotel
Booked in advance at a fixed price per vehicle, not per person. You travel only with your own group, straight to your hotel, and your flight is monitored if it is delayed.
Metered taxis wait outside the terminals. Convenient for short trips into the city; for longer resort drives the fare depends on the meter and traffic, so agree on the expected cost before you set off.
Airport buses run to Antalya city centre. Reaching resort areas such as Belek, Side, Alanya or Kemer by public transport usually means changes with luggage, so most visitors choose a transfer for these.
Typical drive times from Antalya Airport
Typical times without heavy traffic, taken from our own routes. Summer weekends, evening rush hour and July–August traffic through Manavgat and Alanya can add time.
| Region | Areas | Typical drive | Private minivan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya City | Lara / Kundu, City Center, Old Town, Konyalti | ~ 30 mins | from €30 one way |
| Belek | Belek, Bogazkent, Kadriye | 35 mins–45 mins | from €40 one way |
| Kemer | Beldibi, Goynuk, Kemer Center, Kiris, Camyuva, Tekirova | 46 mins–1 hr 13 mins | from €50 one way |
| Side | Gundogdu, Ilica, Colakli, Kumkoy, Side, Sorgun, Titreyengol, Kizilagac, Kizilot, Cenger | 1 hr–1 hr 30 mins | from €50 one way |
| Alanya | Okurcalar, Incekum, Avsallar, Turkler, Konakli, Alanya Center, Mahmutlar, Kargicak | 1 hr 30 mins–2 hrs 23 mins | from €75 one way |
Flying home
Turkish airports screen passengers and bags at the terminal entrance as well as at the gate, so queues can form outside in summer. For international flights, plan to arrive around 2.5–3 hours before departure. For round-trip bookings we confirm your hotel pickup time on WhatsApp the day before, based on your flight time and the drive from your area.
Antalya Airport — frequently asked questions
How far is Antalya Airport from the city centre?+
The airport is on the eastern edge of Antalya, roughly 10–15 km from the city centre. Lara and Kundu are the closest beach areas; Alanya is the farthest of the main resorts.
How do I know which terminal I arrive at?+
International flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and domestic flights use the Domestic Terminal. Your airline confirms the terminal; if you give us your flight number, we arrange the pickup at the right one.
How do we meet at the airport?+
Elefti Travel has a fixed meeting point at each Antalya Airport terminal. We message you on WhatsApp the day before your arrival with the exact meeting instructions for your terminal. For hotel-to-airport transfers we also confirm your pickup time by WhatsApp the day before you leave.
What happens if my flight is delayed or changes?+
As long as you are on the flight number you gave us, we monitor its live status. We cover delays of up to 2 hours at no extra charge. If the delay is longer, or your flight changes at the last minute, please contact us on WhatsApp as soon as possible and we'll rearrange your transfer if a vehicle is available.
Do you cover return transfers?+
Yes — choose 'Round Trip' when booking and pay double the one-way fare. We confirm your hotel pickup time by WhatsApp the day before your departure flight.
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