Izmir Airport to Lara
Overview
Lara stretches along one of Antalya's longest sandy beaches, and the run from Izmir Airport to Lara covers about 470.5 kilometres, usually finishing in around five hours and fifteen minutes. Rather than searching the terminal yourself, you simply look for the placard bearing your surname, held by a driver who already knows which flight to expect from Izmir. It is a dedicated vehicle for your family, with no other bookings mixed in, whether you need the seven-seat V-Class or the larger Sprinter. Before departure, your price is set and confirmed in writing through WhatsApp, leaving nothing to negotiate once you land. Lara's resort strip is known for its all-inclusive hotels and long beachfront, making the distance from Izmir worth it for travellers heading straight into a week of pool and sea without moving hotels again.
Highlights
- About 470.5 kilometres of highway link Izmir Airport with Lara.
- The drive normally takes around five hours and fifteen minutes.
- Lara Beach runs for miles, fronted by large all-inclusive resorts.
- Lower Düden Waterfall drops straight into the sea near the district.
- Sandland's sculpture displays make an easy half-day family outing.
- BigChefs and Lara Balık are familiar names for casual dining nearby.
- Düden Park offers shaded walking paths above the waterfall viewpoint.
- Your driver is assigned to your family alone for this route.
Route details
About the destination
Lara sits east of central Antalya along the Mediterranean shoreline, where a broad stretch of sand fronts a line of all-inclusive resorts within easy reach of the Lower Düden Waterfall.
Hotels nearby
- Lara Barut Collection
- Delphin Imperial
- Corendon Grand Park Lara
Landmarks nearby
- Lower Düden Waterfall
- Lara Beach
- Sandland (Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum)
- Düden Park
Restaurants nearby
- Lara Balık
- BigChefs Antalya Lara
- Asmani Restaurant
- Sedir Restaurant Lara
Nearest metro
None
Good to know
- Currency and SIM counters are located right past passport control at Izmir Airport.
- Arrange for late check-in at your Lara hotel if your flight lands after dark.
- The motorway toward Antalya can be busy near toll points during midday.
- Pack sun protection early, since Lara's beach offers little shade near the water.
- Many Lara resorts are all-inclusive, so evening plans rarely need to leave the hotel.
- Ask your driver about approximate arrival timing so your resort can prepare your room.