The complete Public Transport Guide for Antalya Province

Are you planning a trip to Antalya Province soon? You must have questions concerning the way to more around the area easily and with minimum worries.  

We have create this complete guide for the public transport in Antalya province. It will help you plan your holidays in Antalya and be free of all transportation issues that can happened during your trip.

Here you will read everything about public transport options like the Dolmuş, long-distance-buses, AntalyaKart, tramways, Taxis in Antalya, Ferrys, Antalya Airport transfer and airports in the province. 

Keep in mind, that there is no railway in Antalya. But plenty of other options.

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Public Transport Options in Antalya

The most important local public transport vehicle is the turkish Dolmuş mini bus. Read here more about the Dolmuş. The buses drive along fixed routes in the towns and also between districts. 

In Antalya City currently, two tramway lines are connection important locations like the Airport Antalya AYT with the Antalya City Center. There are also bigger public buses operating in Antalya and Alanya. The payment of the public transport in Antalya and Alanya is done with AntalyaKart and AlanyaKart. 

Long-Distance-Busses are the most important vehicle to travel between provinces in Turkey. They are leaving from the local bus stations, called Otogar.

There is are no train connections in Antalya!

Taxis in Antalya are generaly pricy compared to other transport option. A prebooked airport transfer is therefore usually cheaper than a taxi from the airport to the hotel. 

There are also ferry connections from Alanya harbour to the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus and from Kas harbour to the Greek island Kastelorizo. 

Check all our articles about Transport in Antalya here:

Airports in Antalya Province

There are two airports in Antalya. The main airport is Antalya AYT in the capital Antalya, the second airport is Alanya-Gazipasa with a few international flights and national connections.

National Flights in Turkey

Flights within Turkey are very economical. A ticket for the route Istanbul - Antalya or Ankara - Antalya can be bought for 200 Turkish Lira. However, these prices do not apply during the high season, when tickets quickly cost double or even more. It is advisable to book early in advance.

Providers are the national airlines, such as Anadolu Jet, a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, SunExpress, Onur Air and of course Turkish Airlines. As a rule, charter flights are cheaper than Turkish Airlines tickets. Flights that operate at less convenient times, such as very early in the morning or very late at night, are also cheaper. 

Airport Transfer in Antalya

The airport is located approximately 10 kilometers east of Antalya City Center and is easily accessible via the D 400 highway by car.

Since the extension of the new tramway line, called AntRay, Antalya Airport can be reached by tramway. The ultra-modern trolleys usually run from 06.00 in the morning until midnight and operate every 10-20 minutes. The stop is directly opposite the international terminal 1 as well as the national terminal.

The transfer is usually included in the popular Package Travel Options in Antalya. Check the information of your travel agency before booking an additional transfer.

Long-Distance-Buses in Antalya

For transport from the airport to the surrounding provinces, long-distance-buses are the best option. The buses are modern and comfortable, there are numerous operators, one of the best known is Kamil Koc, followed by Ulusoy and Metro Turizm, to name a few.

Departure is from the Central Bus Station in Antalya. Buses are very cheap, a journey of more than 500 kilometers from Antalya to Cappadocia costs around 80 Turkish Lira. During the high season, the prices are significantly higher.

Ferrys departing from Alanya Harbour, Antalya Harbour and Kas Harbour

Sometimes a cruise ship docks, but there are no international ferry connections from the port of Antalya. The nearest port with connections to the Greek islands is Fethiye, about 2.5 hours by car from Antalya.

From the K Yacht Harbour at Kaleiçi Antalya, boats go to Kemer three times a day during the summer season.
 
From Alanya there are ferries to Girne in Northern Cyprus and from Kaş you can go to Kastelorizo. The boat trip to the Greek island takes only 25 minutes and is often used as a day trip.

How to take a Taxi in Antalya

Taxi stops can be found in front of all terminals of the airports. In Turkey, the authorities of cities or counties set taxi fares. The Antalya taxi fare was last fixed in February 2020 and published in the official fare regulation. Always check that the taximeter is switched on.

The prices for trips to more distant areas outside the city area of Antalya or Gazipasa such as Belek, Alanya, Manavgat, Side and the like, are usually set in foreign currency. The drivers have a list from which you can see the prices for a trip to the corresponding area in euros or dollars.

More detailed information about taxis in Antalya.

How to Pay for the Public Transport

The Antalyakart is a ticket that is valid on all public buses and trams in Antalya, the AlanyaKart is the one for all public buses in Alanya. You cannot use public transport without this card. The credit card-sized card can be purchased at the authorised points of sale, many kiosks sell it and for Antalyakart, there are two points of sale at the airport.

If you want to ride the dolmus, you always have to pay cash.

Tickets for Long-Distance-Busses can be paid cash or booked online and paid by credit card.

Because of safety reasons due to Covid-19 Rules in Turkey, you need to link your AntalyaKart to an HES Code. All the information in our dedicated articles:

Operating times of the Public Transport

During the week, public transport usually runs between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm. From 11:00 pm onwards, a total of 22 inner-city buses run every hour in Antalya, with the last trip at 3:00 am. On weekends, trips start at 7:00 am.

During the high season in summer, more buses are operated according to need and the timetables are adjusted accordingly.

The dolmus trips are also based on actual needs and past practice. During the high season, journeys are possible until deep into the night.