Antakya

The questions people ask first about Antakya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
• SafetyAntakya is a working recovery zone, not a dangerous city: the real risks are unstable ruins, construction traffic and summer heat.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee or tea₺40–100 (≈ US$1–3)
• Street or quick mealKebab or humus plate₺200–450 (≈ US$5–11)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck₺250–400 (≈ US$7–10)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺300–700 (≈ US$8–18)
• Museum or sight ticketChurch of Saint Peter entry€8 (≈ US$10)
• Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₺500 (≈ US$13)
• Mid-range bedBoutique-hotel double room, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
• High-end bedBoutique-hotel double room, a night, per room₺7,000 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,500 (≈ US$65) · High ₺5,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

HTY Hatay Airport (25 km (16 mi) north of the centre; Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly from Istanbul, about 1 h 50 min. Basic facilities; bus or taxi into town.)HTY Hatay Airport (16 mi (25 km) north of the centre; Turkish Airlines and Pegasus fly from Istanbul, about 1 h 50 min. Basic facilities; bus or taxi into town.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed

Mid

₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed

High

₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed

• Large parts of the historic centre are still rubble or fenced off; expect construction and dust.
• The Hatay Archaeological Museum is temporarily closed for repair — check before you plan around it.
• The intercity bus station (otogar) is 5 km (3.1 mi) northwest and was badly damaged; facilities are makeshift.The intercity bus station (otogar) is 3.1 mi (5 km) northwest and was badly damaged; facilities are makeshift.
• Trains from Adana and Mersin are suspended; the nearest station is İskenderun.
• Koz Castle and some hillside ruins are unstable after the earthquake — take care approaching.