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How to Get from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Side

Side is 67.8 km east of Antalya Airport (AYT), a drive of about 63 minutes without heavy traffic along the D400. Door-to-door taxi or private transfers take roughly 1–1.5 hours, while public bus/tram plus district bus and dolmuş takes about 2.5–3 hours.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 67.8 km road distance

Private Transfer to Side

Recommended
65 mins •24/7 pre-booked
€62 - €75 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 pieces free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit baggage claim at Terminal 2 and enter the Arrivals hall.
  2. Look for your pre-booked driver or agent holding a sign with your name.
  3. Confirm the vehicle, fixed fare and destination before boarding.
  4. Take the D400 coastal road east toward Manavgat/Side.
  5. Arrive at your Side hotel after about 65–75 minutes without heavy traffic.
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Official Airport Taxi

Official taxi
63 mins •24/7 official rank
€62 - €75 (Per Vehicle, Metered)
Luggage: 2 pieces free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit arrivals at Terminal 2 and follow Taxi signs to the official rank outside.
  2. Check the fare signboard and ask the driver to use the meter or agree a fixed price before departure.
  3. Tell the driver your hotel name and area in Side; confirm card payment if needed.
  4. Ride via the D400 coastal road east for about 68 km.
  5. Reach Side in about 63–75 minutes without heavy traffic.

Bus 600 + Manavgat Bus + Dolmuş

Cheapest public route
170 mins •Bus 600 roughly every 1.5 hrs; check onward buses
€6.00 / Person + Dolmuş fare
Luggage: Limited luggage space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Terminal 2 Arrivals and follow signs to the bus stop for city line 600 (also serves Terminal 1 and Domestic).
  2. Tap a contactless bank card on the bus reader or use an Antalyakart; single fare is 42 TRY.
  3. Ride line 600 to Antalya Otogar, the main bus terminal.
  4. At Otogar, buy a ticket for the Antalya–Manavgat bus (about 295 TRY) and board the next departure.
  5. Get off in Manavgat and take a local dolmuş to Side, asking the driver for your hotel area.

AntRay T1A + Manavgat Bus + Dolmuş

Budget rail route
180 mins •Tram roughly 06:30–midnight; check onward buses
€6.00 / Person + Dolmuş fare
Luggage: Limited luggage space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit Terminal 2 Arrivals and take the free ring shuttle to Terminal 1/Domestic Terminal.
  2. Walk to the AntRay Havalimanı stop and buy or load an Antalyakart before the gates.
  3. Take tram T1A toward Fatih and get off at Otogar.
  4. At Otogar buy an Antalya–Manavgat bus ticket (about 295 TRY).
  5. In Manavgat transfer to a local dolmuş to Side and get off near your hotel.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use only the official taxi rank outside arrivals; ignore drivers offering rides inside the terminal.
  • Insist on the meter or agree a fixed price before leaving. There is no official night tariff or airport surcharge.
  • City bus drivers do not reliably accept cash; use Antalyakart or a contactless bank card.
  • For pre-booked transfers, verify the company and meeting point; do not follow unsolicited transfer offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from Antalya Airport to Side?

Take airport bus 600 or the AntRay T1A tram to Antalya Otogar, then an Antalya–Manavgat district bus and a local dolmuş to Side. Known fares total about €6.00 per person plus the local dolmuş fare; travel time is about 2.5–3 hours.

Is there a direct bus or train from Antalya Airport to Side?

No, there is no direct public transport from AYT to Side. You must change at Antalya Otogar and then in Manavgat for the final Side leg.

How much is a taxi from Antalya Airport to Side?

Using the official 2026 taxi tariff, a metered trip costs about €62–€75 per vehicle for up to four passengers, depending on traffic. Always agree the price or confirm the meter before departure.

How long does it take from AYT to Side?

A private transfer or taxi takes about 63–75 minutes without heavy traffic. The public bus/tram plus bus and dolmuş route takes about 2.5–3 hours.

Can I pay with a contactless bank card on airport buses?

Yes, contactless bank card works on city buses for about 50–54 TRY per trip. For the tram you generally need an Antalyakart; the local dolmuş is usually paid in cash.

What is the best option for families with luggage?

A pre-booked private transfer or an official taxi is best for families because it is door-to-door, has space for luggage, and avoids multiple changes on public transport.

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