Seen the name Fraport TAV Antalya on signs, staff uniforms or the airport website and wondered who they are? Fraport TAV Antalya is the company that runs Antalya Airport (AYT) on behalf of the Turkish state.
Quick answer: Antalya Airport belongs to the Turkish state airports authority (DHMİ) and is operated by Fraport TAV Antalya, a joint venture of Germany’s Fraport AG (the Frankfurt Airport operator) and TAV Airports of Türkiye. A new 25-year operating period starts on 1 January 2027 and runs until the end of 2051. The airport handled a record of about 39 million passengers in 2025.
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Fraport TAV Antalya: quick facts
| Airport owner | The Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMİ) |
| Airport operator | Fraport TAV Antalya, a joint venture of Fraport AG and TAV Airports |
| New operating period | 1 January 2027 to the end of 2051 (25 years) |
| Shares from 2027 | TAV Airports 51%, Fraport 49%, with joint management |
| Passengers in 2025 | About 39 million, a new record, including more than 32 million international passengers |
| Terminals | Terminal 1, Terminal 2 (expanded in April 2025) and the Domestic Terminal |
| Official website | antalya-airport.aero |
Who are Fraport and TAV?
- Fraport AG is the German company that runs Frankfurt Airport and has stakes in airports around the world. It has been involved at Antalya since 1999.
- TAV Airports is a Turkish airport operator that runs airports in Türkiye and abroad. It is part of the Paris-based Groupe ADP, and it joined Fraport at Antalya in 2018.
- Together they run the terminals, security, shops, restaurants, lounges and car parks. Air traffic control, passport control and customs are handled by the Turkish state.
The new concession from January 2027
In December 2021 the Fraport and TAV joint venture won the tender to keep running Antalya Airport for another 25 years, with a bid of €7.25 billion. The current operating period ends on 31 December 2026, and the new one starts on 1 January 2027. In the new company TAV Airports holds 51% and Fraport 49%, the reverse of the current split.
Because the same partners continue to run the airport, you are very unlikely to notice any change when you fly. Under the new agreement the international passenger service charge, which is already included in your air fare, rises from €15 to €17 per passenger from 2027.
The new Terminal 2: what changed in 2025
As part of the deal, the operators expanded the airport before the new period starts. The enlarged international Terminal 2 opened on 12 April 2025, and the domestic terminal was expanded too. Antalya Airport can now handle about 65 million passengers a year, with plans to reach 80 million and to build another international terminal by around 2040.
- More check-in desks, passport control booths and security lanes than before the expansion.
- Many more aircraft parking stands: around 200 after the expansion.
- More space for shops, restaurants and duty free. See our Antalya Airport duty free guide and food and drink guide before you spend.
Fraport TAV Antalya timeline: 1999 to 2051
Fraport TAV Antalya did not appear overnight. Fraport has been involved at Antalya for more than 25 years, and the current partnership with TAV Airports dates from 2018. These are the key dates, from the first contract to the end of the new concession:
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1999 | Fraport becomes involved in running Antalya Airport. |
| 2007 | The current operating period begins, with Fraport in a joint venture with IC Holding. |
| 2018 | TAV Airports replaces IC Holding as Fraport’s partner, creating Fraport TAV Antalya. |
| December 2021 | The Fraport and TAV joint venture wins the tender for 2027–2051 with a €7.25 billion bid and signs a 25-year lease with DHMİ. |
| 12 April 2025 | The expanded international Terminal 2 opens on schedule. |
| 2025 | A record year of about 39 million passengers, and €2.5 billion of long-term financing secured for the expansion. |
| 1 January 2027 | The new 25-year operating period starts, with TAV Airports holding 51% and Fraport 49%. |
| 2027 | Antalya hosts Routes Europe, the airline route development conference, after its record 2025. |
| Around 2040 | A further international terminal is planned as passenger numbers grow towards 80 million a year. |
| End of 2051 | The new operating period ends. |
The short version for travellers: Fraport TAV Antalya has run the airport you fly into for years, has just finished a major expansion, and will keep running it until the end of 2051.
What this means for your holiday
- Check your terminal. Most international flights, including flights from the UK, use Terminal 2. Our Antalya Airport terminals guide explains T1, T2 and the domestic terminal.
- It is a very busy airport. With around 39 million passengers a year, summer weekends are packed. Arrive at least three hours before an international departure.
- Use the official website (antalya-airport.aero) for live arrivals and departures, car parking and lounges, rather than unofficial look-alike sites.
- Plan your transfer before you land. The arrivals hall is big and busy, and taxi touts work the crowds. A pre-booked driver waiting with your name is the calmest way out. Compare the options in our Antalya Airport transfers guide.
FAQ: Fraport TAV and Antalya Airport
Who owns Antalya Airport?
Antalya Airport is owned by the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMİ). Fraport TAV Antalya operates it under a long-term agreement with DHMİ.
Who runs Antalya Airport from 2027?
The same partners: a joint venture of TAV Airports (51%) and Fraport AG (49%) runs the airport for 25 years from 1 January 2027 until the end of 2051.
Is Fraport TAV a German or a Turkish company?
Both. Fraport AG is the German company that operates Frankfurt Airport, and TAV Airports is a Turkish airport operator. Fraport TAV Antalya is their joint venture.
How many passengers does Antalya Airport handle?
About 39 million passengers in 2025, a record year, including more than 32 million international passengers. After the 2025 expansion it can handle about 65 million passengers a year.
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Sources: Fraport traffic figures 2025, TAV Airports announcement of the 2027–2051 concession, Fraport press release on the 2025 financing and the official Antalya Airport website. Facts checked on 5 October 2026.
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