This guide compares all available airport transfers at Antalya Airport (AYT) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Antalya Airport (AYT), also known as Antalya Havalimanı, is the second largest airport in Turkey and is located about 14 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Antalya by Havas Airport Bus, Public bus (City Center & Lara Beach), Tram, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer).
Transfer comparison from AYT airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Antalya Airport to the City Center & Lara Beach
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Havas Airport Bus |
35 Min. | 2 $ | Details |
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Bus (City Center) |
45‑60 Min. | 0,50 $ | Details |
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Bus (Lara Beach) |
45‑60 Min. | 0,50 $ | Details | ![]() |
Antray Tram | 45‑90 Min. | 0,50 $ | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 10 $ | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 25 $ | Details |
Travel tips:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
TL 32 pp (around 2 $)Description:
Havaş Airport Bus from Antalya Airport (stop in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to “Atatürk Bulevard”, “Otogar Station” or “Migros Shopping Center”, directly in the city centerTickets at the driver (cash)
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
TL 4 pp (around 0,50 $)Description:
Public bus line ‘600’ from Antalya Airport (stop in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to “Kaleici Station” (Old Town, City Center) and “Otogar Station” (Bus Terminal, City North)Tickets at the driver (cash)
Travel time:
45-60 minutesCost:
TL 4 pp (around 0,50 $)Description:
Public bus line ‘800’ from Antalya Airport (stop in front of Terminal 1 & 2) to “Antalya Lara district” (southern city center), directly at the beach promenadeInfos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
45-90 minutesCost:
TL 4 pp (around 0,50 $)Description:
AntRay Tram line “T1A – Airport-Meydan-Fatih” from Antalya Airport (stop near Terminal 1 & 3) to “Meydan Station”, “İsmet Paşa”, “Muratpaşa Station” (downtown Antalya) and “Otogar Station” (bus terminal)Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
TL 200 (around 10 $)Description:
Taxi from Antalya airport (all terminals) to central Antalya, Old Town, to the beaches or directly to your accommodationBook a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
TL 450 (around 25 $)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Antalya Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Antalya, Old Town, beach areas or directly to your accommodationRoute from International Airport Antalya (AYT) to central Antalya (City Center)
Antalya Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Antalya:
Things to know about Antalya:
1. Antalya was founded by Atletius, the king of the Second Pergamum
2. Today Antalya is the largest Turkish city on the Mediterranean coast region
3. Antalya is famous for its clean beaches and beautiful nature