If you’ve been searching for the Antalya cable car, here’s the first thing you need to know: Tünektepe Cable Car is currently closed and has been since a serious incident in April 2024. There is no confirmed reopening date.
The good news: the Olympos Cable Car — also in the Antalya region — is fully operational and, many visitors agree, even more spectacular.
What Happened to Tünektepe Cable Car?
On 12 April 2024, a cabin on the Tünektepe line struck a support pylon. One person died and several were injured. A rescue operation lasting nearly 23 hours evacuated 174 stranded passengers. Following the incident, the cable car was closed for safety investigations and has remained closed. There is currently no confirmed date for reopening.
If Tünektepe reopens during your visit, it’s worth checking — the 9-minute ride up 618 metres above Konyaaltı Beach offers a panoramic view of Antalya city and the Mediterranean. But for now, plan around it being unavailable.
The Olympos Cable Car — The Best Alternative
The Olympos Cable Car (Olimpos Teleferik) is located near Kemer, about 66 km southwest of central Antalya — roughly a 45-minute drive. It’s one of the longest cable cars in Turkey at 4,350 metres, and it reaches 2,365 metres above sea level. The ride takes about 10–11 minutes in large 80-person cabins.
From the top, the views are genuinely extraordinary — mountain peaks in every direction, the Mediterranean glittering far below, and on clear days a view stretching along the entire coastline from Kemer to Antalya. It’s a different experience from Tünektepe: wilder, more dramatic, more mountain than city.
Is the Olympos Cable Car Worth It?
Yes — most visitors say emphatically yes. The views from 2,365 metres are genuinely unlike anything else available in the region. Bring a layer; even in summer, the summit is significantly cooler than the coast.
A few practical points:
- Bring a jacket, even in July and August — it can be 10–15°C cooler at the top
- Food at the summit café is expensive — eat before you go
- The tour operates 09:00–15:00 as a half-day excursion, usually with hotel pickup included
- Children between 4–11 years get a discount; under 4 are free
- Ticket price in 2026 is approximately €41–55, usually including transfers from your hotel
How to Get There
Most visitors book the Olympos cable car as an organised tour from Antalya or Kemer, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off. This is strongly recommended — the area around the base station is not easily reached by public transport.
👉 Book: Olympos Cable Car Tour with Hotel Pickup from Antalya — Viator
👉 Book: Antalya City and Waterfalls Day Tour (alternative full day) — Viator
FAQ
Is Tünektepe Cable Car open? No. As of 2026, Tünektepe is closed following the April 2024 accident. There is no confirmed reopening date.
What cable car can I take in Antalya? The Olympos Cable Car near Kemer is the best available option in the Antalya region.
How long is the Olympos cable car ride? Approximately 10–11 minutes one way, reaching 2,365 metres above sea level.
How much does the Olympos cable car cost? Around €41–55 in 2026, usually including hotel transfers from Antalya or Kemer.