Antalya is Turkey's premier Mediterranean resort province, stretching along the stunning Turquoise Coast and offering a captivating blend of ancient ruins, dramatic waterfalls, and pristine beaches. The region is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world alongside luxurious all-inclusive resorts and a vibrant old town.
- Public
- City buses and tram cover Antalya well; dolmuş serves coastal resorts; ancient sites require other transport
- Taxi
- Widely available; always insist on meter use; BiTaksi app recommended
- Rental
- Essential for independent exploration of province; major rental companies at airport
- Walking
- Kaleiçi is best explored on foot; city center parks and seafront walkable
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- $12-18, 20-30 min to city center
- Taxi Info
- Metered yellow taxis from taxi rank outside terminal; agree fare to avoid overcharging
- Shuttle
- $5-8, Havaş shuttle bus service
- Shuttle Info
- Havaş shuttle runs to major hotels and city center from both terminals
- Bus
- $0.80, Line 600 city bus
- Bus Info
- City bus line 600 runs from airport to Konyaaltı and city center (journey ~40 min)
- Private
- $20-35 pre-booked
- Private Info
- Book online through hotel or transfer service for guaranteed price and meet-and-greet service
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
AKBUS network covers city; requires Kentkart card bought at booths for $0.50/ride
Alternatives
Tram along coast, dolmuş minibuses for suburbs, rental bikes available at Konyaaltı beachfront
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- $2.50 base fare + $0.80/km (day rate); 50% more expensive at night
- Apps
- BiTaksi, Uber (limited availability)
- App Names
- BiTaksi, Uber
- Typical Fare
- $4-8 for most city center rides
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
Long-distance coaches from $10-40 to Istanbul (12h), Izmir (4h), Ankara (8h); main terminal 3km from center
Shared
Dolmuş along coast to Side ($4), Alanya ($7), Kemer ($4), departing from Doğu Garajı
Flights
Domestic flights to Istanbul ($40+), Ankara ($35+) from AYT
Private
Private car hire from $60/day with driver for excursions to ancient sites
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Antalya is served by Antalya Airport (AYT), one of Turkey's busiest international airports with direct flights from across Europe. The city has a growing public transport network including city buses, a tramway, and dolmuş minibuses, while the wider province requires a car or organized tours to reach major ancient sites.
Airports
Antalya Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
BiTaksi
Turkey's leading taxi-hailing app, shows fare before booking, works well in Antalya
AKBUS
Official Antalya municipality bus app for routes and real-time tracking
Obilet
Long-distance coach bookings for intercity travel from Antalya
Google Maps
Works well for navigation in Antalya city, less reliable for remote sites
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy a Kentkart (smart card) if staying more than a few days for cheaper bus and tram fares
The BiTaksi app shows estimated fare before booking and avoids meter disputes
Renting a car unlocks the full province; coastal D400 road is scenic and well-maintained
For Aspendos and Perge, organized day tours ($25-40) are better value than taxis unless you have a group
Dolmuş to Side departs from Doğu Garajı terminal every 20-30 minutes throughout the day
For Termessos, either rent a car or join an organized tour as no public transport runs there