Antalya Airport Arrivals Guide: What to Do After You Land (AYT)

Antalya Airport is one of the busiest holiday airports in Europe, and on a summer Saturday it can feel like half of Britain and Germany is landing at once. It is well organised, though, and once you know the order of things the arrival is simple. Here is what happens after you land, where to meet your driver, and how to get to your hotel.

Which Terminal Will You Arrive At?

Terminal	Flights	Good to know
International Terminal 1 (T1)	International	Connected to the Domestic Terminal
International Terminal 2 (T2)	International	About 2.5 km from T1, around 5 minutes by car
Domestic Terminal	Flights within Turkey	Joined to T1, so you can walk between them

Your terminal depends on the airline and can change at short notice. Check it in your airline’s app on the day, and send it to your transfer company along with your flight number. You can also follow live times on the airport’s international arrivals page.

Step by Step: From the Plane to the Exit

1. Visa desk (only if you need one). Visa desks sit in the arrivals hall before passport control, but most visitors either travel visa-free or should get an e-Visa online before flying. Check our Turkey e-Visa guide.
2. Passport control. Queues are longest when several flights land together on summer weekend afternoons. Have your passport, and e-Visa if needed, in your hand.
3. Baggage reclaim. Trolleys are free. If a bag is missing, report it at your airline’s or ground handler’s desk before you leave the hall.
4. Customs. Walk through the green channel if you have nothing to declare; use the red channel if you do.
5. Arrivals area. Through the doors you will find transfer drivers with name boards, tour-operator desks, ATMs, exchange desks, phone shops, car hire and the taxi rank.

Meeting Your Driver or Tour Operator

Private transfer: drivers usually wait just outside the arrivals exit holding a name board. Your voucher or WhatsApp message should give the exact meeting point and a phone number. If you cannot see your driver within a few minutes, message or call them rather than wandering off or switching terminals.

Package holidays: tour-operator counters are just outside the terminal, where staff tell you which coach goes to your resort. The same coach normally collects you from your hotel at the end of your stay.

Money, SIM Cards and Wi-Fi on Arrival

Cash: airport ATMs are the easiest way to get some Turkish lira. Take out a modest amount for tips and a taxi, and when the machine offers to charge you in your home currency, choose lira. Airport exchange rates are rarely the best. See our currency guide.

Mobile data: airport Wi-Fi works but asks you to log in, and phone shops in arrivals charge airport prices. The smoothest option is an eSIM installed at home, which connects as soon as you land. Our Holafly code ANTALYA takes a little off.

Plugs: Turkey uses European two-pin sockets. If you forgot your adapter, see which one you need.

Getting From Antalya Airport to Your Hotel

Going to	Distance	Best options	Full guide
Lara and Kundu	12 to 22 km	Private transfer, taxi, bus 800 to Lara	Airport to Lara
City centre and Kaleiçi	About 13 km	AntRay tram, taxi, private transfer	Airport to city centre
Konyaaltı	About 20 to 25 km	Private transfer, taxi, tram plus a short connection	All routes
Belek	About 30 to 35 km	Private transfer, taxi	Airport to Belek
Kemer	About 55 to 60 km	Private transfer	Airport to Kemer
Side	About 65 to 75 km	Private transfer	Airport to Side
Alanya	About 120 to 135 km	Private transfer (or fly into Gazipaşa)	Airport to Alanya

AntRay tram: the airport has its own tram station, with trams running into the city centre (Meydan, İsmetpaşa for Kaleiçi) and on to the bus station. It is the cheapest way into town for light luggage. Pay with an AntalyaKart or a contactless bank card; cash is not accepted. Follow the signs or ask at the information desk which exit is closest from your terminal.

Taxis: official yellow taxis wait outside each terminal and run on the meter, with a higher tariff at night. Check the official fare board at the rank and agree that the meter is on before you set off. Our taxi guide has the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to get through Antalya Airport arrivals?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes from landing to the exit, depending on passport queues and how quickly bags arrive. It can be longer on busy summer weekend afternoons.

Which terminal do international flights arrive at in Antalya?
International flights use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, depending on the airline. Check your airline’s app on the day of travel.

Can I walk between T1 and T2?
They are about 2.5 km apart, which is too far with luggage. Use the bus that links the terminals or a taxi. T1 and the Domestic Terminal are connected inside.

Where do transfer drivers wait at Antalya Airport?
Usually just outside the arrivals exit with a name board. Your booking should give the exact meeting point and the driver’s phone number.

Is there an ATM at Antalya Airport arrivals?
Yes, ATMs and exchange desks are in the arrivals areas. Choose to be charged in lira, not your home currency.

How do I get from Antalya Airport to the city centre cheaply?
Take the AntRay tram from the airport station into the centre, paying with an AntalyaKart or a contactless bank card.

Page last updated: October 2026. Arrival procedures are set by the airport and border authorities; check the official arrival guide before you travel.