Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Antalya
Pick Antalya for a Mediterranean beach and ruins trip: two nights in the old town of Kaleiçi, then base on the coast or move on to Kaş or Olympos.
Antalya is the main city and airport of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Its old quarter, Kaleiçi, has an Ottoman-era harbour and a Roman gate, Hadrian's Gate, and the modern city sprawls behind it. Perge, Aspendos and Termessos are within a day, and resorts run along the coast on both sides. Go for the sea and the ruins, and skip midsummer if heat bothers you.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded)
- Airport
- AYT
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Antalya155 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Antalya, 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
- SafetyAntalya is generally safe for visitors; expect taxi overcharging, aggressive touts around Kaleiçi and heat as the main issues.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers155 police · 112 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAYT Antalya Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the centre.AYT Antalya Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) east of the centre.
- Getting aroundA tram (T1) runs from the old town through the centre, and buses and dolmuşes cover the rest…
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AYT Antalya Airport (About 10 km (6.2 mi) east of the centre. Bus 600 and 800 run to the centre in about 30 to 45 minutes (roughly TRY 40–60, check); a taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes (TRY 500–800, check).)AYT Antalya Airport (About 6.2 mi (10 km) east of the centre. Bus 600 and 800 run to the centre in about 30 to 45 minutes (roughly TRY 40–60, check); a taxi takes about 20 to 30 minutes (TRY 500–800, check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Antalya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A tram (T1) runs from the old town through the centre, and buses and dolmuşes cover the rest; a rechargeable Antalyakart is the cheapest way (2026 estimate: a few TRY per ride, check). Ruins and coast towns need a rental car, bus or tour.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Perge and Aspendos
goDoor to door: About 45 min–1 h
Bus or car east, about 15 to 45 km (9.3 to 28 mi)Bus or car east, about 9.3 to 28 mi (15 to 45 km)
Perge first, then Aspendos, whose Roman theatre is well preserved.
Termessos
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi northwest, about 35 km (22 mi)Car or taxi northwest, about 22 mi (35 km)
Mountain city with steep paths; go in the morning and bring water.
Olympos and Çıralı
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Bus or car south, about 80 km (50 mi)Bus or car south, about 50 mi (80 km)
Ruins and beach; better as an overnight or a stop toward Kaş.
Pamukkale
overnightDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus or car north, about 220 km (137 mi)Bus or car north, about 137 mi (220 km)
Too long for a comfortable return day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kaleiçi
Old town and harbour; walkable, restored Ottoman houses as small hotels.
Lara
Resort and beach strip east of the centre; quieter, needs transport, many all-inclusive hotels.
Konyaaltı
Long pebble beach west of the centre; the tram and the museum are nearby.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TRY 1,300–2,200 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- TRY 2,200–4,500 (≈ US$55–110) excl. bed
- High
- TRY 4,500 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Midsummer heat is intense; swim and sightsee early or late.
- Agree taxi fares in advance or insist on the meter; airport taxi touts overcharge.
- Shoulder-season hotels and some restaurants close from November to March.
- Beach clubs and boat trips can add extras; ask what the price includes.
- Strong currents and jellyfish occur; follow flag colours on the beaches.
- Check current government travel advice for your country before you go; Turkey is generally open to visitors but advice varies by region, especially near the Syrian and Iraqi borders.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 155
- Ambulance
- 112
- Fire
- 110
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Antalya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and crowded) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialTürkiye official tourism portal
- secondaryWikivoyage — Antalya