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How to Get from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Upper Düden Waterfalls

Upper Düden Waterfalls (Düdenbaşı) is about 16.8 km from Antalya Airport, typically a 23-minute drive. Door-to-door taxi or private transfer takes about 23 minutes, while the budget bus and tram routes take 80–85 minutes with a change at Otogar.

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026 • 16.8 km road distance

Pre-Booked Private Transfer

Door-to-Door
23 mins •On Demand (24/7)
€18 - €25 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: Luggage Included
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. After passport control, exit the arrivals hall and look for your driver at the pre-booked transfer meeting point.
  2. Confirm your name and destination (Upper Düden Waterfalls / Düdenbaşı) before loading luggage.
  3. Ride directly to the waterfall car park; travel time is about 23 minutes.
  4. Pay the fixed price by card or cash as booked.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered Taxi
23 mins •24/7 at Taxi Rank
€15 - €17 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Pieces Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit the arrivals hall and use the official airport taxi rank just outside.
  2. Check the fare signboard and tell the driver Düdenbaşı Şelalesi (Upper Düden Waterfalls).
  3. Ask the driver to start the meter (50 TRY start, 50 TRY/km) and confirm card payment before departure.
  4. The 16.8 km ride takes about 23 minutes; expect about 850–950 TRY (€15–€17).

City Bus 600 + Local Bus

Budget Bus
80 mins •Roughly every 1.5 hrs (see timetable)
€0.80 + local bus fare (about €1.50 / Person)
Luggage: Little luggage space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From Terminal 2, board city bus 600 at the stop outside arrivals (or take free ring shuttle to Domestic Terminal if needed).
  2. Pay with contactless bank card or Antalyakart (one fare, 42 TRY); do not pay cash to the driver.
  3. Ride to Antalya Otogar (bus station) and walk to the city bus platform.
  4. Take a local Antalya city bus towards Düdenbaşı / Upper Düden Waterfalls (check the Antalyakart app for the current line number; no direct airport bus exists).
  5. Get off at the Düdenbaşı stop and walk a short distance to the waterfall entrance.

AntRay Tram T1A + Local Bus

Budget Tram
85 mins •Roughly 06:30–midnight (see timetable)
€0.80 + local bus fare (about €1.50 / Person)
Luggage: Little luggage space
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. From Terminal 2, take the free ring shuttle to Terminal 1/Domestic Terminal and walk to the AntRay tram stop Havalimanı.
  2. Buy or load an Antalyakart at the station, or use a contactless bank card; one airport fare is 42 TRY.
  3. Board the T1A tram towards Fatih and ride to Otogar (about 50 minutes).
  4. At Otogar, change to a local city bus towards Düdenbaşı / Upper Düden Waterfalls (check the Antalyakart app for the current route).
  5. Get off at Düdenbaşı and walk to the entrance.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use the official taxi rank outside Arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering rides.
  • Make sure the driver starts the meter; the airport taxi tariff is 50 TRY start + 50 TRY/km with no night or airport surcharge.
  • Public bus drivers do not reliably accept cash; use an Antalyakart or a contactless bank card.
  • No direct public bus runs from the airport to Upper Düden Waterfalls; anyone selling a direct bus ticket is misleading you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a direct bus from Antalya Airport to Upper Düden Waterfalls?

No direct airport bus exists. Take bus 600 or tram T1A to Otogar or the city centre, then a local city bus to Düdenbaşı, or use a taxi or private transfer.

What is the cheapest way to get from AYT to Upper Düden Waterfalls?

The cheapest public-transport route is bus 600 to Otogar then a local city bus, costing about €1.50 per person in total (42 TRY per ride).

How long does the taxi ride take and how much does it cost?

The 16.8 km taxi ride takes about 23 minutes and costs roughly 850–950 TRY (€15–€17) on the meter.

Can I pay for the bus with cash?

No, cash to the driver is not reliable. Use an Antalyakart or a contactless bank card on board.

Which terminal should I use for the tram?

The AntRay tram stop is at Terminal 1/Domestic Terminal. From International Terminal 2, take the free ring shuttle first.

Is a private transfer better for families with luggage?

Yes, a pre-booked private transfer offers door-to-door service with fixed pricing and space for luggage, and is the most comfortable option.

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