If you are booking a holiday in Alanya, you will see two airports: Antalya Airport (AYT), about two hours west, and Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP), about 40 minutes east. On a map Gazipaşa looks like the obvious choice. For most UK travellers it is not, because no UK airline flies there direct. This guide compares Gazipaşa vs Antalya Airport on flights, transfer times, costs and facilities, so you can work out which one suits your trip.
Quick answer: fly to Antalya Airport if you are coming from the UK. In October 2026 there are no direct UK flights to Gazipaşa, so getting there means a change in Istanbul, which adds hours. The two-hour transfer from Antalya to Alanya is usually quicker overall. Gazipaşa makes sense if your airline flies there direct from elsewhere in Europe, or if you are already flying within Turkey, and it is closest to hotels in Mahmutlar and the east of Alanya.
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Gazipaşa vs Antalya Airport at a glance
| At a glance | Gazipaşa-Alanya (GZP) | Antalya (AYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to central Alanya | About 40 km | About 125–130 km |
| Transfer time to Alanya | 35–45 minutes (Mahmutlar about 25) | 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours |
| Direct flights from the UK | None in 2026 | Many: Jet2, easyJet, TUI, SunExpress and others |
| Typical route from the UK | Change in Istanbul (SAW or IST) | Direct, about 4 hours |
| Private transfer to Alanya | From about £49 ($65) per car | From about £62 ($83) per car |
| Havaş shuttle bus | About ₺330–350, roughly 1 hour | Available, but a long ride with stops |
| Size | One small terminal, under 1 million passengers in 2025 | Several terminals, one of Turkey’s busiest airports |
In any Gazipaşa vs Antalya Airport comparison, the short drive from Gazipaşa is the main appeal. The problem is the flight to get there.
Flights: why most UK visitors land at Antalya
Gazipaşa’s published route map lists around twenty international destinations, mostly in Germany, Scandinavia, Central Europe and Russia, plus domestic flights to Istanbul with Pegasus and Turkish Airlines. There is no UK route on it at the time of writing. Antalya, by contrast, has direct flights from most UK airports through the summer and many in winter.
From the UK, reaching Gazipaşa usually means flying to Istanbul and taking a domestic flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes. You clear passport control in Istanbul, and depending on your ticket you may need to collect and re-check your bags. With the connection time, door to door is often 8 hours or more. A direct flight to Antalya plus the transfer to Alanya is closer to 6 to 6 and a half hours.
Routes change from season to season, so check the airport’s own route map and your airline before you book. If a direct UK flight to Gazipaşa appears, the comparison changes.
Getting from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya
- Private transfer: from about £49 ($65) per car to central Alanya. The driver meets you in arrivals, which matters if your flight lands late. Check Gazipaşa transfer prices.
- Havaş shuttle: about ₺330–350 per adult, children half price, taking roughly an hour with stops in Kargıcak, Mahmutlar, Kestel and Tosmur before Alanya. It leaves about 25 minutes after domestic arrivals, so it is timed around the Istanbul flights.
- Taxi: roughly ₺2,250–2,900 to central Alanya on the meter, as published estimates vary. Ask the driver for a rough figure and check the meter is running before you set off.
For the return trip, the Havaş bus leaves Alanya a few times a day, roughly 08:00, 13:00, 18:30 and 19:30. Check the times with Havaş before you rely on them, because they follow the flight schedule.
Getting from Antalya Airport to Alanya
The drive is about 125–130 km along the coast road and takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, longer in summer traffic. A pre-booked private transfer starts at about £62 for the whole car, while a metered taxi is about ₺6,400–9,000. Havaş buses are the cheapest option but stop along the way. Our full guide to the Antalya Airport to Alanya transfer covers every option, and the arrivals guide shows where to meet your driver.
Which airport for which part of Alanya?
| Area | From Gazipaşa | From Antalya |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmutlar, Kargıcak, Kestel | About 20–30 minutes | About 2 hours 10 minutes or more |
| Central Alanya, Cleopatra Beach | 35–45 minutes | 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours |
| Oba, Tosmur | About 30–40 minutes | About 1 hour 50 minutes |
| Konaklı, Avsallar, Incekum | 50 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes | 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes |
West of Alanya, around Konaklı and Avsallar, the two airports are much closer in transfer time, and Antalya’s direct flights make it the easy choice. East of the town, in Mahmutlar and Kargıcak, Gazipaşa saves well over an hour on the road if you can get a flight there. Our guide to where to stay in Antalya compares Alanya with the other resorts.
Facilities at each airport
Gazipaşa has a single small terminal. Queues are short when only one or two flights land together, and the walk from the plane to the exit is quick. There are only a few cafés and shops, and expansion works have been running through 2026, so expect some building work around the terminal. Antalya is far bigger, with large duty free shops, more food options and long passport queues at peak times. Our guide to Antalya Airport terminals explains which terminal your airline uses.
At either airport, set up an eSIM before you fly so you can message your driver as soon as you land; Yesim works in Turkey, and our SIM card guide compares the options.
When Gazipaşa is worth it
- Your airline flies direct to Gazipaşa from your home airport, for example from parts of Germany or Scandinavia.
- You are already in Turkey, for example after a few days in Istanbul, and can take a domestic flight.
- You are staying in Mahmutlar, Kargıcak or further east and the flight times work for you.
If none of these apply and you are flying from the UK, book a direct flight to Antalya and a transfer to Alanya. It is usually quicker, often cheaper, and you have far more flight times to choose from.
FAQ: Gazipaşa vs Antalya Airport
Is Gazipaşa or Antalya Airport closer to Alanya?
Gazipaşa is much closer: about 40 km and 35–45 minutes to central Alanya, compared with about 125–130 km and 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours from Antalya Airport.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Gazipaşa?
Not in 2026. Gazipaşa’s international routes go to other European countries and Russia. From the UK you would need to change in Istanbul, so most UK visitors fly direct to Antalya instead.
How do I get from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya?
Pre-book a private transfer (from about £49 per car), take the Havaş shuttle (about ₺330–350, roughly an hour with stops), or take a metered taxi (roughly ₺2,250–2,900 to central Alanya).
How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Alanya?
About 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by car, and longer for hotels east of the town such as Mahmutlar. A private transfer starts at about £62 for the whole car.
Which airport is better for Mahmutlar?
Gazipaşa is only about 25 minutes from Mahmutlar, so it is better if you can get a convenient flight there. From the UK, Antalya with a pre-booked transfer is usually still quicker overall.
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Sources: Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport route map and passenger figures; Havaş Gazipaşa–Alanya fares and stops; KiwiTaxi prices for Gazipaşa and Antalya Airport to Alanya; distances and taxi fares from our Antalya to Alanya transfer guide. Checked on 11 October 2026. Routes, fares and timetables change, so check before you travel.
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