Flying into or out of Antalya this year? Old blog posts, booking confirmations and even some taxi drivers still talk about “Terminal 1”, which causes a lot of confusion. Below is which terminal you will actually use, how to move between them and what changed after the 2025 expansion, checked against the airport’s own live flight boards.
Quick answer: as of October 2026, every international flight at Antalya Airport (AYT) uses Terminal 2, including all flights to and from the UK. International flights moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 on 27 October 2025. Turkish domestic flights use the separate Domestic Terminal. Always confirm your terminal on the official Antalya Airport departures board before you travel.
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Antalya Airport terminals at a glance
| Terminal | What it handles now | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 2 (International) | All international flights, including every UK flight | Greatly expanded and reopened on 12 April 2025; the busiest terminal by far |
| Terminal 1 (International) | International flights moved to Terminal 2 on 27 October 2025 | It has been used seasonally before; no reopening date has been announced |
| Domestic Terminal | Flights within Türkiye (shown as “D” on the departure boards) | Separate building; also expanded in 2025 |
The airport is run by Fraport TAV Antalya. You can read about the new buildings on the official expansion project page.
Is Terminal 1 at Antalya Airport open?
No, not for international passengers at the moment. The airport’s own notice says that from Monday 27 October 2025 at 23:59, all international flights are operated from Terminal 2. When we checked the live arrival and departure boards in October 2026, every international flight was listed at T2, including airlines that used Terminal 1 in previous summers.
Antalya Airport terminals have changed with the seasons before, so it is worth knowing Terminal 1’s recent history:
- 10 November 2024: all international flights moved from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 for the winter season.
- 12 April 2025: the newly expanded Terminal 2 and Domestic Terminal opened.
- 29 May 2025: Terminal 1 reopened for the summer, mainly for smaller airlines.
- 27 October 2025: all international flights moved to Terminal 2 again and have used it since then.
If Terminal 1 reopens, the airport will announce it on its website and your airline will show it on your booking. Until then, assume Terminal 2 for any international flight.
Terminal 2: where all UK flights arrive and depart
Terminal 2 is the main international terminal. After the expansion it covers more than 225,000 m², holds a LEED Gold green-building certificate and handles every international airline, from Jet2, SunExpress and TUI to Ryanair, Corendon and Pegasus. If you are flying from the UK on a package holiday or a city-break flight, this is your terminal in both directions.
Arriving at Terminal 2
- After passport control and baggage reclaim, you pass the arrivals duty-free shops before customs. Read our Antalya Airport duty free guide for what is worth buying.
- Baggage trolleys now work with a small refundable deposit, payable by card or with coins: return your trolley to one of the trolley stands outside to get it back.
- The official taxi rank is in front of the arrivals exit. Private transfer drivers usually meet you at the exit, while tour operator guests have been sent to lettered welcome points since 31 July 2026 (Turkish press reports, no later change found on 2 November 2026), so check the meeting point in your booking confirmation. Our Antalya Airport arrivals guide walks you through every step. Ignore anyone inside the terminal offering a “cheap taxi”.
- Make sure your phone has data before you land so you can contact your driver. See our SIM card guide.
Departing from Terminal 2
- Tell your taxi or transfer driver “Terminal 2, international departures” (Dış Hatlar Terminal 2) so you are dropped at the right door.
- On summer weekends the security queues can be long; our departures guide explains every check step by step. Follow your airline’s advice on arrival time and add extra time on Saturdays, when most package flights leave.
- Food and drink airside is expensive. Our Antalya Airport food and drink guide shows how to keep costs down.
Domestic Terminal: flights within Türkiye
Of the Antalya Airport terminals, the Domestic Terminal handles flights to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and other Turkish cities. It is a separate building from Terminal 2. On the departure boards its flights are marked “D”. If you are combining Antalya with a domestic flight, for example to Istanbul or Cappadocia, check your boarding pass carefully: you will need to change terminals.
Moving between Antalya Airport terminals
- Free ring shuttle: the airport runs a complimentary shuttle bus between the Domestic Terminal / Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The stops are in front of the departing passengers area of each terminal, and buses run about every 20 minutes.
- Tram: Antalya’s AntRay tram has an Airport (Havalimanı) stop. It is not right outside Terminal 2, but there is a walkway to the terminal, so expect a short walk with your luggage, or take the free ring shuttle.
- Connecting from an international to a domestic flight: you collect your bags and clear customs in Terminal 2, then go to the Domestic Terminal and check in again unless your airline has told you otherwise. Leave plenty of time between flights.
Antalya Airport terminals: what is coming next
The 2025 expansion more than doubled the size of the international terminal, and the airport’s long-term plan includes a further terminal in the late 2030s. Antalya handled about 39 million passengers in 2025, making it one of the busiest holiday airports in the Mediterranean, so expect the terminal arrangements to keep changing. Check the official website before every trip rather than relying on old guides, including this one if it is more than a few months old.
What this means for your trip
For any international flight, including every flight to or from the UK, go to Terminal 2. Use the Domestic Terminal only for flights within Türkiye. International flights no longer use Terminal 1; if anyone tells you to go there, double-check your booking and the official departures board before you go.
If you fly in or out between 9 and 20 November 2026, allow extra time on the roads: Antalya hosts COP31 in Aksu, about 20 minutes from the airport. See our COP31 travel advice.
FAQ: Antalya Airport terminals
Which terminal is Jet2 at Antalya Airport?
Terminal 2. In October 2026 every Jet2 flight on the official departure and arrival boards was listed at T2, as was every other international flight.
Is Antalya Airport Terminal 1 open?
Not for international passengers. All international flights moved to Terminal 2 on 27 October 2025 and no reopening date has been announced. It has reopened seasonally before, so check the official website if you are travelling in a later season.
Which terminal do domestic flights use at Antalya Airport?
The Domestic Terminal, a separate building from Terminal 2. Flights from it are marked “D” on the official departure boards.
How do I get between the terminals at Antalya Airport?
Use the free ring shuttle bus between the Antalya Airport terminals; it stops in front of the departing passengers area of each terminal. Walking with luggage is possible but long.
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Sources for the meeting-point note: taxi rank location from the official Antalya Airport transport page; meeting-point changes from Turkish press reports (Turizm Güncel, 31 July 2026). Checked on 2 November 2026.
