Antalya to Side

Distance: 75 kmTravel time: 1 hour 15 minsNearest metro: No Metro Station
Antalya to Side
Antalya to Side
Antalya to Side

Overview

Rather than picking up at an airport, this route starts from wherever you are staying in Antalya, with the driver settling the exact time by message the evening beforehand before the roughly 75 km, 1 hour 15 minute run down to Side. Group size decides only which of the two Mercedes vehicles collects you from your Antalya hotel, since both travel exclusively with your own party down to Side, and the price the desk confirms on WhatsApp beforehand is the figure that closes the booking, nothing more. Side stretches well beyond its old town: long sandy beaches run along both sides of the peninsula, backed by resort hotels built for a relaxed family stay rather than a city break. This route suits travellers moving between resort bases along the Antalya coast rather than arriving fresh off a flight.

Highlights

  • About 75 km from your Antalya hotel, close to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Long sandy beaches run along both sides of the Side peninsula
  • Resort hotels here favour a relaxed family stay over a city pace
  • Coast road offers sea views for much of the drive south
  • Confirm your room number so the driver reaches you promptly
  • Suits travellers moving between resort bases, not fresh airport arrivals
  • Larger families take the Sprinter; smaller groups suit the V-Class
  • Fixed fare confirmed in writing before the drive begins

Route details

About the destination

Side sits on a narrow peninsula along Antalya's southern coast, its ancient temple columns rising beside working harbour cafes and beaches that stretch away on either side of the old town.

Hotels nearby

  • Barut Hemera - Acanthus & Cennet

Landmarks nearby

  • Temple of Apollo - Side Museum

Restaurants nearby

  • Karma Restaurant - Orfoz Restaurant

Nearest metro

No Metro Station

Good to know

  • Confirm your exact hotel name and location the evening before, as several resorts sit close together near Side.
  • Pack beach essentials in easy reach if you plan to reach the sand on arrival afternoon.
  • The coast road can be busier in high summer, so an earlier departure tends to run smoother.
  • Bring sun protection for the drive itself, since much of the route follows open coastline.
  • Ask the driver about which beach stretch sits closest to your specific hotel.
  • Keep a printed or saved copy of your booking details in case of any last-minute changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this transfer start at our hotel or the airport?
This route begins at your Antalya hotel rather than an airport terminal, with the driver reaching out the night before to lock in the exact time you would like to leave.
How long does the drive from Antalya to Side take?
Around 1 hour 15 minutes covering roughly 75 km, mainly along the coast road heading south, though the time can stretch a little longer during the busiest summer traffic near the resort towns closer to Antalya.
Are the beaches near our Side hotel likely to be sandy?
Side's peninsula and the stretches either side of it are known for long sandy beaches, though it is worth checking your specific hotel's shoreline.
Can we request a child seat for this drive?
Yes, whether travelling with an infant, a toddler or an older child, share the age when you book this Antalya-to-Side transfer and the appropriate seat will be fixed in the car before the driver arrives at your hotel entrance.
What if our Antalya hotel pickup time needs adjusting?
A quick WhatsApp message to the driver is enough to shift the pickup window, and doing so has no bearing on the fare you already agreed for the Side route.
How much luggage fits for a group of eight?
The Sprinter takes up to 13 passengers with matching luggage space, storing several large suitcases and beach bags without anyone needing to hold items on their lap, well suited to larger family groups heading to Side.
Is there a stop possible along the coast road to Side?
Flag it while booking and the driver can pull in at a viewpoint along the way for photos or a short break, though the standard run goes straight through to your hotel.
How is payment for the transfer arranged?
Once your booking is confirmed, the fare is written down and settled with the driver on the day itself, whether that is in cash or by card.
Which resort area of Side does the car reach?
Your Antalya hotel drop-off in Side lands wherever you have booked, be it inside the old town's narrow streets or further along the beachfront resort strip.
Is the drive mostly coastal or does it pass inland?
Much of the route runs close to the coast, giving sea views for a good part of the journey south from Antalya.
From Price on request