Göynük→Antalya Airport

Göynük sits at the northern end of the Kemer district. The Beydağları mountains rise behind the village. A long pebble beach runs along the Mediterranean in front of it. Guests choose Göynük when they want the setting of Kemer without the crowds of central Kemer. The village is greener, quieter and more residential than the resort towns around it.

When the holiday ends, the road to Antalya Airport (AYT) is about 40 km long. The drive takes around 45 minutes under normal conditions. A Turkey Transfer driver collects you at your hotel or apartment in Göynük. The driver takes you directly to your departure terminal. There are no hotel loops, no shared stops and no other passengers to wait for.

This page describes the departure journey step by step. It covers when to leave, what the road is like, what happens at the terminal, and how to use the last days of your stay. It also describes the different parts of Göynük, so you can see how your hotel location affects the morning of your flight.

Your driver starts at the hotel entrance or the address you gave when you booked. In Göynük, many hotels stand along the coast road, and some sit a little higher on the slope. Tell us the exact hotel name, because several properties in the area have similar names. The driver loads your suitcases and any larger items, such as dive bags, buggies or golf clubs. Then the car turns toward the D400.

The D400 is the main road that connects the whole Kemer coast with Antalya. From Göynük, the road runs along the foot of the mountains. The sea is on one side of the road. Pine forest and rock faces are on the other. You pass Beldibi and the short tunnels above the water. Then the road leaves the Kemer basin and runs into the western edge of Antalya.

This is a scenic drive. It is also a single corridor with few alternatives. That is the main reason why the timing needs a buffer. A slow truck, a minor accident or heavy summer traffic can add time to the whole trip. The distance is 40 km. The normal duration is 45 minutes. In busy periods, expect the drive to take longer than the normal figure.

After the western edge of the city, the road joins the ring road and the main routes that cross Antalya. The airport lies on the eastern side of the city. For that reason, the last part of the journey passes the urban area and its junctions. The morning rush hour, the lunch period and the late afternoon can slow this section. A driver who knows the junctions chooses the lane and the exit early. You do not need to read signs or use a map.

The airport has more than one terminal. Check your ticket or airline app for the departure terminal. If you are not sure, tell the driver the airline name and the flight number. The driver then stops at the correct entrance.

The figure of 45 minutes describes a normal drive with moving traffic. Several things can change it:

• Summer weekends, when many hotels change guests on the same day.
• Morning hours in the main season, when many flights depart at the same time.
• Roadworks or an accident on the D400 between Kemer and Antalya.
• Heavy rain in autumn and winter, which slows the traffic on the coast road.

Outside these conditions, the road is open and well surfaced. Night drives are usually the fastest, because the traffic is light.

The simple rule is to leave early, and then use the time at the airport. For a domestic flight, plan to leave about three hours before departure. For an international flight, plan to leave three and a half to four hours before departure.

This plan covers four things. First, it covers the 45-minute drive. Second, it covers the baggage drop and passport control queues. Third, it covers a margin for the slow traffic that can build on the D400. Fourth, it gives you time to sit down, eat something and shop at the terminal without stress.

You tell us the flight number when you book. We use the departure time of the flight to calculate the pickup time. Then we follow the departure information, so the car is at your door at the agreed time. You do not stand at the kerb and wonder if the taxi will arrive. If your flight time changes, send us a message and we change the pickup.

Many airlines close the check-in desk some time before the flight leaves. The exact time depends on the airline and the airport. Read your booking confirmation for the closing time. Arrive well before that time. Large groups, families with many bags and guests who need help should add extra time.

Many flights from Antalya leave very early in the morning. For these flights, the pickup is during the night or before sunrise. We advise you to pack the evening before. Leave your passports, tickets and phone chargers in one bag. Tell the hotel reception about the early departure. Ask whether the hotel can prepare a breakfast box, because the restaurant may not open before you leave. The road is quiet at that hour, and the drive is often shorter than 45 minutes. Do not plan around that, though. Keep the normal buffer.

A late flight gives you a free day in Göynük. Most hotels ask guests to leave the room at midday. Ask the reception to keep your bags in the luggage room. Then use the last hours at the beach, at the pool or in the village. Use the shower facility of the hotel if it has one. Tell us the real time you want to leave, and we set the pickup around your plan and the flight time.

The driver stops at the departure entrance for your terminal. The driver helps you with the bags and places them on a trolley if you need one. Then you go inside to the check-in hall and find the desk of your airline on the departure board.

Keep these items ready before you enter the hall:

• Passport or identity card for every traveller.
• Boarding pass or booking number.
• Any visa or travel document that your next country needs.
• Liquids in small containers, inside your hand luggage.

If you travel with children, a pram or a wheelchair, tell the driver when you book. The driver can then stop at the best place and help you load and unload.

After a week of canyon walks, beach days and late dinners, the airport run should be the easy part. Our vehicles are air-conditioned and have room for suitcases, beach bags and the extra bag of souvenirs that every family seems to collect. The vehicle type depends on the size of your group. A sedan suits two or three travellers. A minivan suits families and larger groups with more luggage. Tell us how many people and bags you have, and we choose the right vehicle.

Child seats are available on request. Give us the age of each child when you book, so the correct seat is in the car. This matters most for babies and toddlers.

The price is agreed at the time of booking for the whole vehicle, not per person. There is no meter that runs while the car sits in traffic. You do not need to negotiate at the end of your holiday.

Public shuttles often pick up guests from many hotels along the coast. Each hotel adds a stop. A 45-minute drive can become a long, looping morning, and you may have to leave the hotel much earlier than your flight requires. A private transfer drives only to your terminal.

Göynük is a compact hotel belt with a village behind it. The differences between its parts are small, but they matter for your holiday and also for your departure morning.

Hotels along the coast road have the beach at the door. They suit guests who want to walk from the room to the sand. Pick-up here is simple, because the cars can reach the entrance directly. The beach in this area is a long pebble stretch, backed by pine-covered slopes instead of concrete blocks. The water near the shore is shallow, which suits children. The Blue Flag status of the beach is a feature that families often value.

The part of Göynük closer to the canyon is quieter. It suits couples and guests who like to walk in the forest. A smaller all-inclusive hotel in this area has fewer neighbours and less noise at night. From here, Göynük Canyon is a short drive, well under fifteen minutes by taxi. The departure drive to the airport is the same distance within a few minutes. Tell us the hotel name, so we know which end of the village to visit.

Göynük is a real village as well as a hotel strip. The centre has small supermarkets, pharmacies and a few local restaurants. This area suits guests in apartments or guest houses, and guests who want to eat outside the hotel. Pick-up from an apartment needs a precise address. Send us the street name, the building name and a phone number that works in Turkey.

We transfer guests to most of the hotels in the Göynük belt every week. We know Corendon Playa Kemer, a large all-inclusive property on the beach road. We know Grand Park Kemer, which is popular with families because of its pools and its direct access to the beach. We know Club Boran Mare Beach, a smaller and quieter all-inclusive hotel near the canyon end of the village. We also know Ma Biche Kemer, a boutique-style hotel that many returning guests ask for by name. If your hotel is not on this list, we still cover it. We cover every property in Göynük.

Göynük Canyon (Göynük Kanyonu) is the attraction that most guests visit. It is a limestone gorge cut by a mountain stream. Wooden walkways run above the water. Cold mountain pools are open for a swim. Operators offer canyoning and rafting for guests who want to get wet. It sits behind the hotel strip, so the trip from any Göynük hotel is short. Many guests visit on day two of their holiday. If you plan to go on your last day, plan it for the morning and return in time for your departure.

The beach is long, pebbled and backed by trees. Bring water shoes if you have sensitive feet, because pebbles can be hot in the afternoon in summer. Sun beds and umbrellas are usually in front of hotels. Early morning is the quietest time. Many guests take a last swim before they check out.

Kemer is only a few kilometres to the south of Göynük. The harbour area, called Kemer Yat Limanı, has restaurants along the water. The Moonlight Park promenade is a place to walk in the evening. A weekly market takes place on Fridays. All of this is a short taxi ride from Göynük. For guests who stay in Göynük, Kemer is the place to go for a night out.

Phaselis is an ancient harbour city from the Roman period. Its ruins lie between three bays of forest and sea. It is one of the most atmospheric ancient sites on this coast. Guests can walk among the old harbour walls and swim from the small beaches. It is a drive of 20 to 30 minutes from Göynük.

The Olympos Teleferik cable car climbs Tahtalı Mountain. The top is 2,365 metres above sea level. From the top, the view reaches from Antalya to the Olympos mountains. The temperature at the top is lower than on the coast, so take a jacket, even in summer. The drive from Göynük is also 20 to 30 minutes.

Göynük is a place for a calm evening. Most guests eat at the hotel, especially in all-inclusive properties. For a change, walk into the village and choose one of the local restaurants. Ask for the dishes of the day. Turkish meze, grilled fish, grilled meat and fresh bread are typical in this region.

For a bigger evening, go to Kemer. The harbour restaurants have a view of the boats, and the promenade is lively after dark. Taxis from Göynük to Kemer are short rides. Ask your driver or your hotel reception for a return taxi at the end of the night.

On your last evening, eat early if you have a night flight. If you have a morning flight, pack before dinner, pay any extras at the reception, and go to bed early. A calm last evening makes the early start easier.

Göynük is a good choice for families. The beach is shallow near the shore. The hotels have pools, children's areas and entertainment. The canyon walk is a good day out for older children. Younger children can enjoy the pools and the gentle beach.

For the airport journey, children need a comfortable seat and some distraction. Ask for child seats at the time of booking. Give us the age and size of each child. Bring a small bag with water, snacks, a tablet or a book for the road. The drive of 45 minutes is short, but a full day of travel is long for small children.

If you have a baby, tell us the number of prams or buggies. The driver can load them with the suitcases. A minivan gives more space for a family with several bags.

At the terminal, plan extra time for a family. Queues move more slowly with children. Let the children walk and play in the hall before the flight. Do not leave the check-in until the last moment.

This section answers the questions that guests ask most often about the return to the airport.

Plan three hours before a domestic flight. Plan three and a half to four hours before an international flight. These figures include the drive, the queues and a safety margin.

Tell us as soon as you know. We change the pickup time to match the new departure. We also follow the flight information, so a delay or an earlier departure does not leave you without a car.

If you have a free day before your flight, the area around Göynük has many options. We can arrange taxis for any of these trips, and not only for the airport run.

• Göynük Canyon is the nearest. It is a half-day trip, and it suits all ages.
• Phaselis gives you ancient ruins and quiet bays.
• The Olympos Teleferik cable car gives you a mountain view.
• Kemer town and marina give you shops and restaurants.

Further away, on the road toward Antalya, you can visit places that lie near your route to the airport:

• Kaleiçi, the old town of Antalya, has narrow streets, old houses, the harbour and the Hadrian's Gate. It is a good stop for guests with a late flight, because the airport is on the same side of the city.
• Düden Waterfalls are in the city. The lower falls drop into the sea. The upper falls are in a park.
• Perge and Aspendos are ancient sites east of Antalya. The Aspendos theatre is one of the best preserved Roman theatres in the region. These trips need a full day, so plan them for earlier in the week and not for the day you fly.

Ask us for a transfer with a stop. We can plan a pickup in the morning, a stop for sightseeing, and the drop-off at the airport. Tell us the plan at booking, so we set the correct time and vehicle.

The summer months are hot and busy. Temperatures are high in the afternoon, and the beaches are full. The D400 carries many cars, buses and trucks. Leave with a buffer. Carry water in the car. The vehicle is air-conditioned, so the drive is comfortable.

These seasons are mild. The sea is warm enough for swimming in the early part of autumn. The roads are quieter than in summer. The canyon, Phaselis and the mountain are pleasant for walking. Spring flowers appear on the slopes of the mountains.

Winter is mild on the coast. Check that your hotel is open, because some properties change their services outside the sea season. Rain can fall heavily and slow the coast road. Snow can lie on the high mountains behind the coast while the shore stays clear. Flights are fewer, so the airport is calmer.

The sea season runs from April to November. Most guests visit Göynük in these months. The long, sunny days bring warm weather and busy roads. If you can choose, a visit in May, June, September or October offers good weather with fewer crowds.

• Pack the evening before. Keep documents in one place.
• Check out at the reception and pay any extras before the pickup.
• Take your phone charger from the wall socket. It is the item that guests forget most often. Your driver speaks English and knows the road well. Ask questions about the area if you wish.

Turkey Transfer drives guests in and out of Göynük every week. We know the hotels, the road, the junctions and the airport. We set the pickup time around your flight. We follow your flight information. We send a vehicle that fits your group and your luggage. You do not need to book a taxi at the desk of the hotel or negotiate with a driver on the street.

Book your transfer from Göynük to Antalya Airport online. Give us your hotel name, flight number, number of travellers, number of bags and the ages of any children. We confirm the details and the car arrives at the agreed time.

The drive is about 40 km and normally takes around 45 minutes. In the peak summer months, allow extra time for traffic on the D400 between Kemer and Antalya. This is why we recommend a buffer.

Plan to leave about three hours before a domestic flight. Plan to leave three and a half to four hours before an international flight. Share your flight details and we calculate the best pickup time.