Antalya is Turkey's leading Mediterranean coastal tourism hub, combining the historic Kaleiçi old town with modern resort belts like Lara and Belek; Antalya Airport (AYT) sits about 13-16 km from the city center and just ~15 km from Lara.

Antalya's roots trace back to the 2nd century BCE, when King Attalos II of Pergamon founded it as Attaleia. Layered with Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman history, the city grew from a quiet regional harbor town into one of the world's most visited destinations following a state-led tourism expansion strategy launched in the 1960s — historically ranking just behind Paris and London.

The city's heart is Kaleiçi, entered through Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar), a triple-arched marble triumphal arch built in 130 CE to mark Emperor Hadrian's visit — beyond it, narrow cobblestone streets, red-tiled Ottoman timber mansions and a historic marina. Nearby, the Düden Waterfalls offer two distinct characters: the Lower Falls plunging 40 meters off limestone cliffs into the Mediterranean, and the Upper Falls set inside a forested park. Along the coast, Konyaaltı to the west is a pebble beach with clear water, while Lara to the east has soft golden sand and a gentle shallow shelf.

What sets Antalya apart is the coexistence of a modern all-inclusive resort belt with its historic core. Areas like Lara-Kundu and Belek host massive self-contained five-star resorts with water parks and championship golf courses, while Kaleiçi remains a quiet, pedestrian sanctuary of boutique hotels in restored Ottoman mansions.

Airports: AYT, DLM

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Top Attractions

Hadrian's Gate

Built in 130 AD to honor Roman Emperor Hadrian's visit to Antalya (then Attaleia), this triple-arched marble gate is Kaleiçi's grandest entrance. The stone pavement still shows wheel grooves worn by centuries of horse-drawn carriages.

VIP Transfer: Reached via a short walk from the nearest drop-off point due to Kaleiçi's vehicle restriction; your driver knows the best gate to use.

Düden Waterfalls

The Düden Waterfalls are two separate falls — the Upper Düden inside a city park, and the Lower Düden, which drops 40 meters straight into the Mediterranean from the Lara cliffs. The point where Lower Düden meets the sea is a dramatic sight, also viewable by boat tour.

VIP Transfer: A short transfer from the city center — a VIP vehicle lets you combine both the Upper and Lower falls in a single itinerary.

Aspendos Ancient Theatre

Built in the 2nd century AD, the Aspendos Ancient Theatre is one of the best-preserved Roman theaters surviving today. With a capacity of 15,000, it still hosts opera, ballet and concert events today.

VIP Transfer: A half-day private VIP cultural tour transfer to Aspendos is arranged for guests staying at Belek's golf resorts.

Temple of Apollo, Side

Rising at the tip of the Side peninsula right on the shoreline, the surviving columns of the Temple of Apollo make for one of the most photographed sunset views in the region. Dated to the 2nd century AD, the temple is the most iconic structure of ancient Side.

VIP Transfer: VIP transfers timed to sunset ensure guests see the iconic view in the best light.

Alanya Castle and Red Tower

Built during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad, Alanya Castle is one of the Mediterranean's most impressive medieval fortresses, with 6.5 km of walls encircling the city. The octagonal brick Red Tower guarding the harbor is Alanya's most recognized landmark.

VIP Transfer: After the long-distance transfer, VIP vehicle comfort matters so guests arrive rested and ready to explore the historic castle.

Kekova Sunken City

Partially submerged by a major earthquake in the 2nd century AD, the ancient city of Simena offers the region's most enchanting blend of nature and history, with ruins still visible in the clear turquoise waters of Kekova Bay. Reached by boat tour, the bay is a unique open-air museum that can be observed from the water's surface without diving.

VIP Transfer: VIP transfer is coordinated with tour timing for guests connecting to private boat tours departing from Kaş harbor.

Phaselis

Phaselis is a Lycian harbour city within a pine forest just south of Kemer, with three natural bays and Roman-era ruins — an aqueduct, a theatre, bath houses and a paved main street — running right down to the water. Unlike an inland ruin, Phaselis pairs its archaeology with a beach, so many visitors combine a walk through the ruins with swimming in one of its coves.

VIP Transfer: Phaselis sits down a forest access road off the main highway — a private transfer drops you at the site entrance directly, useful for beach gear and avoiding the midday parking crowds.

Antalya Aquarium

Antalya Aquarium sits in Konyaaltı, next to the beach, and includes one of the world's longest underwater tunnels alongside a snow park and 3D cinema under the same roof. It is a full-day, mostly indoor attraction that suits families and works well as an air-conditioned break from the beach in the height of summer.

VIP Transfer: A private transfer drops you at the entrance rather than the large shared car park, useful with children and beach gear in the busy summer months.

Manavgat Waterfall

Manavgat Waterfall is a wide, low cascade on the Manavgat River at the edge of the town, set in a shaded park with riverside restaurants under plane trees. It is not a tall or dramatic waterfall — its appeal is the width of the flow and the relaxed river-park setting, usually combined with a river boat cruise or a stop on the way to or from Side.

VIP Transfer: A private transfer drops you right at the waterfall park entrance and can combine the stop with Manavgat town or a Side resort pickup, saving a separate local taxi trip.

Museums & Cultural Places

Antalya Archaeological Museum

One of Turkey's largest and most important museums, the Antalya Archaeological Museum holds an extensive collection of statues, sarcophagi and mosaics excavated from nearby ancient cities like Perge and Aspendos. Its location near Konyaaltı makes it easy to combine with a beach day.

VIP Transfer: On the same route as a Konyaaltı transfer — easy to combine with a beach day before or after.

Kaputaş Beach

Kaputaş Beach is a small cove of turquoise water beneath a dramatic cliff on the coast road between Kalkan and Kaş, reached by a long staircase cut into the rock. It is one of the most photographed beaches on the Turquoise Coast, with limited parking that fills quickly in season — most visitors from Kalkan arrange transport rather than drive themselves.

VIP Transfer: Roadside parking at Kaputaş is limited and fills early in summer — a private transfer drops you at the top of the staircase and can wait or arrange a pickup time, avoiding the parking search.

Luxury Hotels

Kremlin Palace De Luxe Resort

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Lara Barut Collection

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Titanic Mardan Palace

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Kahya Resort Aqua & Spa

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Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek

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Silence Beach Resort

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Güral Premier Tekirova

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Rixos Premium Belek

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Regnum Carya

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Long Beach Resort Hotel & Spa

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Delphin Imperial Hotel Lara

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Gloria Golf Resort

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Rixos Sungate

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Discover Antalya

Lara is Antalya's high-yield resort belt, stretching along the eastern coast. Its defining feature is a 12-kilometer natural beach of fine golden sand — nicknamed "Altınkum" (Golden Sand) — offering a wide, gently-sloping shoreline that families favor over Konyaaltı's pebble coast. Lara is internationally known for its themed mega-resorts in the Kundu corridor — five-star ultra-all-inclusive complexes built as architectural replicas of global landmarks, like the Kremlin Palace or the ship-shaped Titanic Deluxe Lara, each with sprawling water parks and non-stop entertainment. The district's dramatic geography is completed by travertine cliffs where the Lower Düden Waterfall drops 40 meters straight into the Mediterranean. Despite common confusion, the well-known Antalya Aquarium is actually in Konyaaltı, not Lara — Lara instead has its own world-class sand-sculpture museum, Sandland. As the resort zone closest to Antalya Airport, Lara is the top choice for guests who want a fast, predictable arrival — just 12-15 km away, a 15-20 minute drive by private vehicle.

Kaş

At Antalya's westernmost tip, on the rugged Lycian coast between the Mediterranean and steep pine-covered mountains, Kaş is a bohemian harbour town reached along the winding D400 coastal highway. Cobblestone streets, restored stone houses and an active waterfront marina give it an authentic, low-density feel that sits apart from the high-rise all-inclusive strips of eastern Antalya. Accommodation centres on boutique hotels, historic guesthouses and hillside villas with private pools rather than mega-resorts. Visitors come for world-class Mediterranean scuba diving, boat trips over the sunken ruins of Kekova, and the turquoise water at Kaputaş Beach. Because Kaş lies roughly midway between Antalya and Dalaman, most transfers run from Dalaman Airport, the nearer of the two, over a long mountain coast road.

Alanya

Alanya sits at the far eastern end of Antalya province, roughly 125 km from the airport along the coastal highway. It is a large, self-contained resort town built around an expansive Mediterranean shoreline, with a medieval Seljuk castle on its clifftop headland, the landmark Red Tower (Kızıl Kule) on the harbour, and Damlataş Cave beneath the rock. The district draws a wide mix of international package holidaymakers, families and a substantial long-term expatriate community. Accommodation is dominated by coastal all-inclusive resorts, large holiday complexes and residential apartment blocks that stretch for kilometres along the eastern shore. Compared with the walkable historic core of Kaleiçi or the beach-and-mountains balance of Kemer, Alanya functions as a distant, high-volume resort city in its own right.

Side

Side is an ancient coastal peninsula town in the Manavgat district, about 65–75 km east of the airport. Its pedestrianised old town sits among Greco-Roman ruins — a 2nd-century Roman theatre, the Nymphaeum, and the seaside Temple of Apollo on the headland — so visitors can walk straight from a beachfront hotel into a working archaeological site. Around this historic core, golden-sand beach zones at Kumköy, Çolaklı and Titreyengöl are lined with large all-inclusive family resorts and spa hotels. Side differs from Belek, a modern golf and luxury corridor with no historic centre, and from Kemer, where the mountains meet pebble coves: it offers flat, sandy beaches backed by a genuinely inhabited ancient town.

Kemer

Kemer is a coastal resort district southwest of Antalya where the pine-forested Taurus (Beydağları) mountains drop straight into clear, pebbled coves. The town has a marina and a compact centre, and its resorts spread south along the shore through Göynük, Beldibi, Kiriş, Çamyuva and Tekirova, several set on their own coves beneath the mountains. Accommodation is a mix of mid-to-upper all-inclusive beachfront resorts and smaller pine-grove boutique hotels. The ancient Lycian harbour city of Phaselis lies within the district and Olympos and the Chimaera flames are a short trip further. Kemer differs from the flat, sandy mega-resort strips of Belek and Side, and from the distant bohemian harbour town of Kaş, by pairing full resort amenities with a dramatic mountain-and-sea setting close to the airport.

Manavgat

Manavgat is the district capital east of Antalya, on the river of the same name — distinct from its own coastal resort area, Side. The town is defined by shaded riverside promenades, plane-tree restaurants, the wide Manavgat Waterfall park, and a bustling weekly outdoor market. Most visitors arrive as day-trippers from nearby Side or Belek resorts for a river boat cruise, the waterfall or the bazaar, so local accommodation is mostly modest town-centre hotels and business apartments rather than beach resorts — this is Turkish river-town life, not a resort base.

Kalkan

Kalkan is an exclusive hillside resort town on Antalya's far western edge, its whitewashed houses and bougainvillea-draped cobble alleys built into a steep amphitheatre above a small harbour. Quieter and more boutique-focused than neighbouring Kaş, it is known for upscale rooftop dining and high-end sea-view villas with private infinity pools rather than large hotels. Because of its position on the western edge of the province, Kalkan is reached mainly from Dalaman Airport (DLM), the nearer of Turkey's two southern gateways, over a long coastal drive.

Belek

Belek is a purpose-built golf and resort corridor in the Serik district, close to the airport, laid out through a coastal pine forest between the D400 and the sea. It is Turkey's golf capital: championship courses including Carya, Montgomerie and the National sit alongside The Land of Legends theme park. Accommodation is almost entirely large five-star all-inclusive resorts, luxury villas and spa estates — there is no traditional town centre or historic quarter. The district is built for golf tourists, families and premium package holidaymakers who stay largely within a single self-contained resort. Belek differs from Side, which has a walkable ancient old town, and from Kemer, where the Taurus mountains drop into pebble coves.

Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi

14 km · 24 min

Antalya Airport to Konyaaltı

20 km · 23 min

Antalya Airport to Lara

13 km · 15 min

Antalya Airport to Belek Transfer

33 km · 35 min

Antalya Airport to Side Transfer

65 km · 61 min

Antalya Airport to Kemer Transfer

58 km · 57 min

Antalya Airport to Alanya Transfer

125 km · 117 min

Dalaman Airport - Kaş Transfer

149 km · 141 min

Antalya Airport to Manavgat Transfer

65 km · 62 min

Dalaman Airport to Kalkan Transfer

122 km · 111 min

Hadrian's Gate

Düden Waterfalls

Antalya Archaeological Museum

Aspendos Ancient Theatre

Temple of Apollo, Side

Alanya Castle and Red Tower

Kremlin Palace De Luxe Resort

Located in Aksu/Kundu, Kremlin Palace is a private-beach resort known for architecture that replicates Moscow's Red Square, complete with onion domes. It offers an energetic atmosphere for families, active vacationers and business groups, with a 2,000-person convention venue, a water park and kids' clubs.

Lara Barut Collection

With direct access to a private beach in Lara, Lara Barut Collection is a premium beachfront hotel favored by couples and multi-generational families. It stands out for its inclusion in the Michelin Guide Hotel Selection and award-winning gourmet dining, with an unlimited à la carte concept.

Titanic Mardan Palace

Located in Kundu, Titanic Mardan Palace is a five-star resort with palatial Ottoman-inspired architecture and a private beach, appealing to luxury couples and travelers. It's known for expansive private lagoon pools, world-class spa facilities and 24-hour service.

Kahya Resort Aqua & Spa

Kahya Resort Aqua & Spa is a 5-star all-inclusive coastal resort in Konaklı, in the Alanya district at the far eastern end of Antalya province. It has a large water park with multiple slides, family pools, a spa centre and a private beach reached by a pedestrian underpass. There is no long forest access road — the entrance is a gated forecourt and security driveway directly off the D400 coastal highway.

Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek

Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek is at Kadriye Mahallesi, Kadriye 3 Sokak, No: 8/7A, 07500 Belek, Türkiye.

Silence Beach Resort

Silence Beach Resort is a 5-star all-inclusive family beach resort in Kızılağaç, in the Manavgat district near Side, east of Antalya Airport. It has a large aquapark, an on-site amusement area, a private sandy beach and lake-house bungalow suites. The property sits inside a gated multi-hectare holiday compound with a perimeter entry barrier off the D400 coastal highway.

Güral Premier Tekirova

Güral Premier Tekirova is a 5-star luxury beachfront resort in Tekirova, in the Kemer district southwest of Antalya Airport, built in an Ottoman architectural style and surrounded by pine forest. It has a large aquapark, a private beach and two-storey deluxe bungalow blocks. The resort is inside a gated pine-forest estate reached by a scenic private driveway from a secure entrance gate.

Rixos Premium Belek

Rixos Premium Belek is a 5-star ultra-all-inclusive beach resort in Belek, in the Serik district east of Antalya Airport. It sits on around a kilometre of private sandy beach with large pool complexes, complimentary access to The Land of Legends theme park, and championship golf courses nearby. The resort occupies a gated estate: private transfers pass a security checkpoint and a long tree-lined driveway before reaching the main lobby forecourt.

Regnum Carya

Regnum Carya is a 5-star luxury golf resort in Kadriye, in the Belek area of the Serik district. It has an 18-hole floodlit championship golf course, FIFA-standard football pitches and private villas, and has hosted a G20 Summit. The resort is inside an expansive secured estate; private transfers clear a main gate before reaching the lobby or a villa forecourt.

Long Beach Resort Hotel & Spa

Long Beach Resort Hotel & Spa is at Türkler Mah., Akdeniz Blv. No: 26, Alanya / Antalya. The hotel offers standard rooms, swim-up rooms, family duplex rooms, chalets and villas.

Delphin Imperial Hotel Lara

Delphin Imperial Hotel Lara is at Kemerağzı Mahallesi, Yaşar Sobutay Bulvarı No:344, Aksu, Antalya, Türkiye. The hotel has 798 rooms.

Gloria Golf Resort

Gloria Golf Resort is at Belek Mahallesi, Turizm Caddesi No:74, Serik, Antalya, Türkiye.

Rixos Sungate

Rixos Sungate is at Çiftecesmeler Mevkii, Beldibi, Kemer, Antalya, Türkiye.

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Journey Details & FAQs

Which airport should I book my transfer based on?

Check your flight confirmation — Antalya has 2 airports (Dalaman Airport, Antalya Airport) and which one you land at directly affects your transfer time.

How much luggage can I bring?

Capacity depends on the vehicle category. Enter your passengers and luggage when you book and choose from the Vito and Sprinter options shown.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight, and pickup timing may be adjusted to your actual arrival.

Can I combine a transfer with a tour?

Yes — many travellers book an airport transfer to their hotel first, then a separate private tour once settled in.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Flight status is monitored for airport pickups. Pickup timing may be adjusted based on the actual arrival time.

Can the car reach my resort?

Access varies by resort. Pickup details are confirmed with you after booking.

How long does it take to get from Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi?

A private transfer from Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi takes an average of 20-30 minutes.

Is there transfer to the golf resorts in Belek?

Yes, private transfer is offered from Antalya Airport to Belek, taking about 35 minutes.

How long does it take to reach Side from the airport?

A private transfer from Antalya Airport to Side takes about 61 minutes.

How long does the transfer to Alanya take?

The distance from Antalya Airport to Alanya is 125 km, taking about 117 minutes (roughly 2 hours) by private transfer.

Is there transport to the mountain-view resorts in Kemer?

Yes, private transfer is offered from Antalya Airport to Kemer, taking about 57 minutes.

Which areas of Antalya offer private transfer service?

Private transfer is offered from Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi, Konyaaltı, Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer and Alanya.

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