The Olympos cable car (Olympos Teleferik) lifts you from the pine forests above Kemer to the 2,365-metre summit of Tahtalı Mountain in about ten minutes. On a clear day you look down on the whole Antalya coast.
Quick answer: the Olympos cable car is between Çamyuva and Tekirova, south of Kemer and about 57 km from Antalya. The official online price in October 2026 is ₺2,456 for an adult and ₺1,719 for a child aged 3–11; under-3s go free. Tickets with optional hotel pickup start from about £36 on GetYourGuide. It opens daily from 09:00, closing at 15:00 in winter and up to 18:00 in summer. Go on a clear morning and take a warm layer: the summit is much colder than the beach.
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Olympos cable car: quick facts
| Where | Between Çamyuva and Tekirova, south of Kemer, in Beydağları National Park; about 57 km from Antalya city centre |
| Summit | Tahtalı Mountain, 2,365 m |
| The line | 4,350 m long, Turkey’s longest cable car line; built by Doppelmayr/Garaventa and open since 2007 |
| Ride time | About 10 minutes each way in one of two large cabins |
| Adult ticket (official, Oct 2026) | ₺2,456 online; child 3–11 ₺1,719; under 3 free |
| Ticket with pickup | From about £36 on GetYourGuide, with optional pickup from Antalya or Kemer |
| At the top | Viewing terraces, a restaurant, a souvenir shop and tandem paragliding |
| Bring | A jacket or fleece, sunglasses and sun cream, even in summer |
Olympos cable car ticket prices 2026
The official online prices for foreign visitors in October 2026 are ₺2,456 per adult and ₺1,719 per child aged 3–11; babies up to 2 travel free. That is roughly £38 or US$48 for an adult. A cheaper local rate exists, but it is only for Turkish citizens with a Turkish ID card, and IDs can be checked at the gate.
Buying online in advance saves queuing at the ticket desk in summer. If you need transport, this ticket on GetYourGuide is rated 4.7 from over 400 reviews and lets you add pickup from Antalya or Kemer, from about £36. Prices are set in lira and change with the exchange rate, so check on the day you book.
Opening times
| Months | Opening hours (daily) |
|---|---|
| April and May | 09:00–17:00 |
| June to September | 09:00–18:00 |
| October | 09:00–17:00 |
| November to March | 09:00–15:00 |
The operator’s English timetable gives 09:00 to 15:00 for November and December and its Turkish timetable gives 09:00 to 17:00 (checked 2 November 2026); plan for 15:00. The last ascent leaves 30 minutes before closing, and the access road closes to cars 15 minutes before the last departure. The cable car does not run in strong wind or during planned maintenance, which is announced on the official website, so check before you set off. In summer there are also special sunrise and sunset trips.
How to get to the Olympos cable car
- By car: follow the signs from the entrance or exit of the Phaselis Tunnel on the D400 coast road, then drive the 7 km private road up through the forest to the lower station. A hire car also lets you add the ruins of Phaselis nearby; see our car hire guide.
- By public transport: take a city bus to the 5M Migros transfer point in Antalya, then a Kemer–Tekirova minibus to the cable car’s main entrance. From there a paid shuttle runs to the lower station every hour from 10:00.
- With a transfer or tour: the easiest option from Antalya, Lara or Belek. Tickets with pickup from Antalya and Kemer cost from about £36, and many Antalya city tours offer the cable car as an option.
- Staying in Kemer, Çamyuva or Tekirova? You are only a short drive away; our Kemer transfer guide covers getting to your hotel from the airport.
What to expect at the top
The ride climbs through cedar and pine forest and then bare rock, with the sea behind you. At the summit there are viewing terraces looking along the coast towards Kemer and Antalya, a restaurant serving Turkish food, breakfast and drinks, and a souvenir shop. Tandem paragliders launch from the summit if you want to fly back down to the coast.
It is much colder at 2,365 m: often 10–15°C cooler than the beach, windy, and with snow on the summit in winter and spring. Even in July, take a fleece or light jacket.
Is the Olympos cable car worth it?
- Yes, on a clear day. The view over the coast and the Taurus Mountains is one of the best in Turkey, and the ride itself is impressive.
- Check the weather first. On hazy or cloudy days you may see little but cloud. The official website has a live camera, so look before you go.
- It is not cheap. At around £38 per adult it costs more than most attractions on the coast, so it suits a clear, calm day rather than a rushed stop.
- Families: children aged 3–11 pay a reduced price and under-3s are free; the cabins are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Olympos cable car with an Antalya city tour
If you are staying in Antalya, Lara or Belek, a guided city tour can combine the cable car with Kaleiçi old town and the Düden waterfall. This Antalya city tour is rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews and offers a cable car package; the cable car is usually the first stop, followed by lunch, the waterfall and the old town. Check which option you are booking, as the cable car is often an extra. Our things to do in Antalya guide covers the other stops.
Olympos cable car tips
- Go in the morning: the air is usually clearer and the queues shorter than in the afternoon.
- Check the live camera and the wind before you set off; the cable car stops in strong wind.
- Buy your ticket online to skip the queue at the desk in summer.
- Take a warm layer, sunglasses and sun cream; the sun is strong at altitude even when it feels cool.
- Pick the right season: see Antalya weather by month for clear-sky months.
Planning your cable car trip
The Olympos cable car is one of the best day trips near Kemer. Book online, go on a clear morning, take a jacket and allow two to three hours at the summit. If you are not driving, a ticket with hotel pickup is the easiest way to get there.
FAQ: Olympos cable car
How much is the Olympos cable car in 2026?
The official online price in October 2026 is ₺2,456 for an adult and ₺1,719 for a child aged 3–11; children under 3 are free. Tickets with optional hotel pickup start from about £36 on GetYourGuide.
How long is the Olympos cable car ride?
The ride takes about 10 minutes each way on a 4,350-metre line, Turkey’s longest, from the lower station to the 2,365-metre summit of Tahtalı Mountain.
What are the Olympos cable car opening hours?
It opens every day at 09:00 and closes at 15:00 from November to March, 17:00 in April, May and October, and 18:00 from June to September. The operator’s English timetable gives 09:00 to 15:00 for November and December and its Turkish timetable gives 09:00 to 17:00 (checked 2 November 2026); plan for 15:00. The last ascent is 30 minutes before closing.
How do I get to the Olympos cable car from Antalya?
It is about 57 km from Antalya. Drive the D400 towards Kemer and follow the signs from the Phaselis Tunnel, take a city bus and the Kemer–Tekirova minibus plus the paid shuttle, or book a ticket with hotel pickup.
Is it cold at the top of Tahtalı Mountain?
Yes. The summit is often 10–15°C cooler than the coast and can be windy, with snow in winter and spring, so bring a warm layer even in summer.
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Sources: opening times, line length, altitude, location, transport and facilities from the official Olympos Teleferik website (winter hours from its English and Turkish timetables, checked on 2 November 2026); ticket prices from the official online booking page (checked on 10 October 2026); tour details and ratings from GetYourGuide listings. Prices are set in lira and change often, so always check before you go.
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