From Antalya Airport (AYT) Belek is 33.2 km and 35 minutes, Kemer 58.2 km and 57 minutes, Side 64.7 km and 61 minutes. Choose the area by the time you want on the road, then book by hotel name.
Quick answer: three resort areas, three road times
If you are choosing between Kemer, Belek and Side before you fly, the first number to compare is time on the road from Antalya Airport (AYT). Belek is the shortest: 33.2 km and about 35 minutes. Kemer is 58.2 km and about 57 minutes. Side is about 65 km (64.7 km) and approximately 61 minutes. Kemer and Side are in the same band, just under and just over an hour, while Belek is clearly shorter. The text below is written for travellers who plan and pre-book the whole trip from a Russian-speaking market, and the facts are the same for anyone planning ahead. In Russian-language booking forms the three areas appear as Кемер, Белек and Сиде.
| Area | Transfer from Antalya Airport | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belek | Antalya Airport to Belek | 33.2 km | about 35 minutes |
| Kemer | Antalya Airport to Kemer | 58.2 km | about 57 minutes |
| Side | Antalya Airport to Side | 64.7 km | about 61 minutes |
What each area is, in the terms that affect a transfer
Belek
Belek is described as a destination for golf and family holidays, with golf courses and The Land of Legends theme park, and the Aspendos Ancient Theatre among the places nearby. Hotels such as Regnum Carya and Rixos Premium Belek are in the area. For a family with young children or a late landing, the shorter road is the practical argument for Belek.
Kemer
Kemer is a coastal district where pine-covered slopes of the Beydağları mountains meet the sea. It is known for both outdoor nature and heritage, including the ancient site of Phaselis, and its resorts include Güral Premier Tekirova. Because Kemer is a district rather than a single place, the distance depends on where your hotel is; the 58.2 km figure is the transfer to Kemer itself, and hotels elsewhere in the district can differ.
Side
Side is described as a prominent family holiday destination that combines coastal leisure with ancient heritage around the Temple of Apollo. Resorts in the area include Silence Beach Resort. At 61 minutes it is the longest of the three drives here, but only slightly longer than Kemer.
How to decide, step by step
- Start with the road you can accept. If the drive after the flight is the main concern, Belek is the one that stands out. If an hour on the road is acceptable, Kemer and Side are both open.
- Then choose by the kind of holiday. Golf and a theme park point to Belek. Mountains meeting the sea and the Phaselis site point to Kemer. A family destination that pairs coastal leisure with ancient heritage points to Side.
- Book the hotel, not the area. Belek, Kemer and Side each contain many hotels, and the drive time differs from one to the next. Use the hotel name, then check its own route page, instead of relying on the area average.
Why pre-booking the transfer is worth settling early
Pre-booking removes one open question from a trip planned from abroad: how you will get from the airport to your hotel on the first day. The decision is easier to make calmly at home than at the airport, and these are the points worth settling when you do it.
- The flight number. Flight status is monitored for airport pickups, and pickup timing may be adjusted based on the actual arrival time. That only helps if the booking has the right flight.
- The terminal. Antalya Airport has two international terminals. Terminal 2 is a separate building about 2.5 km from Terminal 1, linked by a shuttle bus or taxi, so check your ticket.
- The meeting point. At the airport, it is the arrivals hall, just past customs. A meet and greet is an optional extra that you request when booking.
- The season. The summer season (June-September) brings up to 910 daily flights, against around 270 in winter (November-March). In summer there is more reason to settle arrangements in advance and to leave extra room on the airport side.
- The hotel's entrance. Some resorts in these areas are gated estates, and drivers pass a security gate before the reception. It is worth asking your hotel what its gate expects of arriving vehicles.
For planning that goes beyond these three areas, our resort-area transfer planner also covers Alanya, and the article on late-night landings at Antalya is useful if your flight arrives after midnight.
Common questions
Which is closest to Antalya Airport: Kemer, Belek or Side?
Belek, at 33.2 km and about 35 minutes. Kemer is 58.2 km and about 57 minutes, and Side is 64.7 km and about 61 minutes.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Flight status is monitored for airport pickups, and pickup timing may be adjusted based on the actual arrival time.
Can I book by the name of the area only?
You can, but the hotel is the better reference, because each area contains hotels with different drive times and entrances.
For transfer and booking options for each area, see the route pages for Belek, Kemer and Side.
