Antalya Airport (AYT)
Antalya Airport Survival Guide
Practical advice for anyone flying into Antalya, from someone who lives here, with prices checked this month.
Where are you staying?
Good to know
Before you land at AYT
Terminal 2
Every UK and international flight uses T2. International flights moved there from Terminal 1 on 27 October 2025.
≈ ₺1,800–2,500
Metered taxi to Belek, day or night. The range depends on which meter rate the driver uses.
Step by step
Your first hour at Antalya Airport
1
Passport and bags
Follow the signs to passport control and baggage reclaim in Terminal 2. Check your belt on the screens; trolleys now need a refundable deposit.
2
Get online
Switch on the eSIM you installed at home. Many foreign eSIMs cannot be bought or installed once you are in Turkey.
3
Get to your hotel
Meet your pre-booked driver in arrivals, or use the official taxi rank and insist on the meter.
Transfers
Where are you staying?
Real transfer and taxi prices from Antalya Airport, checked in October 2026.
From £36
Belek
Private car for the whole group, or a metered taxi from about ₺1,800.
From £45
Side
Usually cheaper than a metered taxi, with a fixed price and a driver waiting.
From £62
Alanya
On this long route a pre-booked car is usually cheaper than a taxi.
From £49
Kemer
Hotels stretch from Beldibi to Tekirova, so the price depends on your village.
Plan ahead
Book with confidence
Booking before you fly is usually cheaper than paying at a desk in the terminal.
Airport transfer
Fixed price, a driver waiting with your name, child seats on request.
Car hire
The documents UK drivers need, deposits, and cars with no credit card required.
Turkey eSIM
Install it at home and have data the moment you land.
Day trips
Boat trips and theme parks, without the hotel rep mark-up.
Things to do
Day trips from your resort
Land of Legends
The traps that drain your holiday budget, and how to dodge them.
Suluada boat trip
How to pick the right boat trip and what to bring for a great day out.
Pamukkale day trip
Is the long day worth it? Prices, the €30 entry fee and how to pick a good tour.
Duden Waterfalls & boat trips
See the lower falls from a boat: harbour boat prices, the best tours and the traps to avoid.
Aspendos, Perge & Side
The best history day out: tour prices, the 2026 entrance fees and which tour to pick.
Turkish bath (hamam)
What really happens, what to wear, prices with pickup and the upsells to avoid.
When to go
Antalya weather by month
Real temperatures, sea temperature and rain for every month, plus what is open and the best trips.
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Quick answers
Antalya Airport FAQ
Which terminal do UK flights use at Antalya Airport?
Terminal 2. Since 27 October 2025 every international flight at Antalya Airport, including all flights to and from the UK, has used Terminal 2. Domestic flights use the separate Domestic Terminal.
How do I get from Antalya Airport to my hotel?
Most visitors use a pre-booked private transfer, which has a fixed price and a driver waiting in arrivals. Official yellow taxis use the meter, and public buses and shuttles are the cheapest option if you travel light.
Do I need an eSIM for Turkey?
You need mobile data, and an eSIM installed before you fly is usually the easiest option. Since July 2025 Turkey has blocked many foreign eSIM sellers, so buy and install yours at home.
Can I hire a car at Antalya Airport with a UK licence?
Yes, but according to GOV.UK you also need a 1968 International Driving Permit, or a UK licence notarised in Turkish, to drive in Turkey.