Antalya Airport (AYT) Complete Guide 2026: Arrival, Departure, Transfers

Antalya Airport (IATA: AYT) handles 41+ million passengers annually, making it Turkey's third-busiest airport after Istanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Located 13 km northeast of Antalya city center, AYT is the primary gateway for Turkey's Mediterranean coast — Belek, Side, Alanya, Kemer, Kundu, Lara, Kas, Kalkan, and beyond.

This guide covers everything you need: terminal layout, arrival/departure flow, transfer options, peak season tips, and practical advice.

AYT has two terminals:

Terminal 1 (T1) — International Arrivals/Departures - All international flights - Charter flights (Pegasus, Corendon, SunExpress) - Most European, Russian, CIS arrivals - Modern facilities: 200+ shops, 30+ restaurants - Free WiFi, prayer rooms, baby care, pharmacy - Check-in: 4 hours before departure for international

Terminal 2 (T2) — Domestic Flights - Turkish Airlines, Pegasus domestic - Smaller facility, faster check-in - 5 minutes' walk from T1 (free shuttle bus)

A free shuttle connects T1 and T2 every 5 minutes, also stopping at the long-term parking and hotel transfer pickup zones.

Standard arrival sequence at AYT:

1. Disembark + Walk to Passport Control (5-10 min depending on gate) 2. Passport Control — average 10-30 min - EU/Schengen: faster lanes available - Russian/CIS: dedicated lanes during peak - Visa-on-arrival counter for some nationalities 3. Baggage Claim — 10-20 min wait 4. Customs (Green Channel) — usually walk-through 5. Arrivals Hall — exit doors lead to Welcomers Area + ground transport

Pre-booked private transfers: drivers wait in the Welcomers Area at Arrivals exit, holding name placards. Look for them as soon as you exit the customs door.

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• Taxi: 600-900 TRY (€20-30) by meter
• Havas bus: 80 TRY (€2.50) but only to city center, no Belek
• Hotel shuttle: included in some all-inclusive packages — slow (multiple stops)

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• Taxi: 900-1300 TRY (€30-45)
• Havas + bus: complex multi-leg, 2-2.5 hours

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• Taxi: 1500-2000 TRY (€50-65) — long journey, surge possible at night
• Havas bus: only to Antalya, then separate bus to Alanya — 4+ hours total

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• Taxi: 700-1100 TRY (€25-35)
• Bus: scenic mountain route but slow

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• Taxi: 200-400 TRY (€8-15)
• Havas + tram: feasible for budget travelers

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• Taxi: 250-450 TRY (€10-18)
• Havas bus: 80 TRY (€2.50), 30 min to Otogar
• AntRay tram: nearby station, slow but cheap

Peak season at AYT is intense — 200,000+ daily passengers in August. To avoid stress:

1. Book transfer in advance: walk-up taxis triple priced in peak; private transfer fixed. 2. Arrive 4 hours before international departure: passport queues can stretch 60-90 min. 3. Check-in online when possible: T1 self-service kiosks reliable. 4. Eat before security: post-security restaurants pricier and fewer. 5. Bring water bottle (empty): refill stations after security.

AYT is family-friendly: - Stroller-friendly: elevators, ramps, wide aisles - Child play areas: T1 has 2 free zones with toys - Baby care rooms: changing tables, microwave for warming food - Family lanes: priority queues at passport control (during high traffic) - Free child seats: most private transfer providers (including antalyatransfer.taxi) offer free child/booster seats — request at booking

For private transfer with kids, request a Mercedes V-Class or Vito (more space, easier booster mounting) and confirm child seat in advance.

• Wheelchair access: full step-free access
• Disabled assistance: free service when pre-arranged with airline (PRM)
• Audio announcements: Turkish + English, sometimes Russian/German
• Braille/Tactile: limited; companion travel recommended

Food courts: - T1 (post-security): Burger King, Starbucks, Sbarro, Turkish Airlines lounges, Mado (Turkish desserts) - T2: smaller, faster service

Shopping: - Duty-free (T1 international): tobacco, alcohol, perfume, Turkish delight, baklava - Non-duty-free shops: clothing, electronics, books

Prayer rooms: - T1: 2 dedicated rooms (men + women) - T2: 1 small room - Open 24/7

For your AYT departure: 1. 3 hours early for international, 90 min for domestic 2. Online check-in: 24 hours before, recommended 3. Bag drop: open from 3 hours before 4. Security: morning rush 04:00-08:00, plan extra 30 min 5. Tax-free shopping: present passport + boarding pass at duty-free counters

For pre-booked return transfer, drivers track your hotel checkout and pick you up with the right buffer for traffic + check-in window.

For airport transfers from AYT to all Antalya resorts (Belek, Side, Alanya, Kemer, Lara, Kundu, Manavgat, Kas, Kalkan), antalyatransfer.taxi offers: - Fixed price per vehicle (not per person), no surge, no hidden fees - Mercedes fleet: Vito (1-7 pax), V-Class (1-7 luxury), S-Class (1-3 VIP), Sprinter (8-15) - English/Turkish/German/Russian drivers - Free child seats on request - Meet & greet at arrivals with name placard - 24/7 service with flight tracking - WhatsApp booking: +994 99 708 1998 — instant confirmation in 4 languages

Book online at antalyatransfer.taxi or message via WhatsApp for instant quote and confirmation.