Side to Antalya

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

Overview

Side to Antalya follows the coastal highway west, past the resorts of the Belek and Lara area before reaching the city itself. Whatever the reason for the trip, a flight to catch, an airport drop-off, or simply an afternoon exploring Kaleici, the same private car collects you from your Side accommodation at the hour you choose and drives straight through to Antalya. Both the V-Class and Sprinter are available, so families and larger groups travelling together are covered by the same fixed fare confirmed in writing before you leave. The drive takes just over an hour, making Antalya an easy add-on to a Side holiday for shopping, museums or a walk around the old harbour rather than a full separate trip.

Highlights

  • Coastal highway route passing Belek and Lara before reaching Antalya.
  • Just over an hour, easy as a single day add-on from Side.
  • Old harbour and Kaleici walls make a natural stop in the city.
  • Same fixed fare for V-Class or Sprinter groups.
  • Useful transfer for flights departing from Antalya airport.
  • Shopping district and museums extend a short city visit easily.
  • Fare confirmed in writing before the driver leaves Side.
  • Suits travellers splitting a holiday between beach and city.

Route details

About the destination

Antalya is the main city of Turkey's Turquoise Coast, built around a yacht-filled old harbour that still sits below the Roman-era walls of Kaleici. Its old town is a maze of narrow lanes, converted Ottoman houses and small courtyards that now hold cafes and boutique hotels, quite different from the resort strip further along the coast. Beyond the harbour, the city has a long promenade, a busy shopping district and museums covering everything from archaeology to local history. Antalya works as a base for travellers who want city life alongside beach time, and it also serves as the region's main airport hub, so many visitors pass through on their way to or from resorts such as Side.

Hotels nearby

  • Akra Hotel - Ramada Plaza Antalya

Landmarks nearby

  • Hadrian's Gate - Düden Waterfalls

Restaurants nearby

  • Vanilla Lounge - Seraser Fine Dining

Nearest metro

No Metro Station

Good to know

  • Confirm your Side hotel name clearly, since several resorts along the coast share similar names.
  • Allow extra time in summer, when the road past Belek and Lara can slow with traffic.
  • Keep flight documents ready if the transfer ends directly at Antalya airport.
  • Kaleici's lanes are best explored on foot once the driver has dropped you nearby.
  • Pack a light bag for a day trip, leaving heavier luggage back at your Side hotel.
  • Have Turkish lira on hand for cafes in the old harbour area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the Antalya transfer start in Side?
This route begins right outside your Side accommodation rather than at any terminal, with the driver waiting by the entrance at the hour you fixed in advance and a name board raised so the car is easy to spot.
Can this transfer take us directly to Antalya airport?
Yes, the driver can take you straight to the airport terminal for departure, with the fare fixed and confirmed in writing before the journey from Side.
How much luggage fits for a Side to Antalya airport run?
Both the V-Class and Sprinter carry full luggage per passenger, so families and larger groups heading to the airport are well covered without needing a second vehicle.
Is a child seat available on the Antalya route?
Yes, child seats can be requested at booking and are fitted before the driver leaves Side, included within the price already confirmed in writing before you travel.
How long does the drive from Side to Antalya take?
The journey takes just over an hour along the coastal highway, passing Belek and Lara before reaching the city, so it works well as a single day trip.
How does payment work for an airport-bound transfer?
The fare is confirmed in writing through WhatsApp beforehand, and payment is settled with the driver either before or after the drive, as agreed at booking.
What happens if our flight from Antalya changes time?
Message the updated departure time to our WhatsApp desk the moment you know it, and the collection from your Side hotel is reshuffled around it, with the fare already agreed for the Antalya run staying exactly as first confirmed.
Does the driver wait if we want to see Kaleici first?
Waiting time in Antalya's old town can be arranged in advance, so mention this when booking if you want a stop before the airport or your final address.
Where in Antalya does the car drop us?
The driver takes you to the hotel, airport terminal or address you specify, including areas close to the old harbour and Kaleici in the city centre.
Is Antalya easy to explore for a short visit from Side?
The old harbour and surrounding lanes are compact and walkable, so a short visit from Side is enough to see the main sights before returning.
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