Growtech Antalya 2026: Visitor Guide to ANFAŞ, Transport, Hotels & the Weekend After

Growtech is one of the world’s biggest greenhouse, agriculture and horticulture trade fairs, and it brings thousands of growers, buyers, engineers and exhibitors to Antalya every November. In 2025 the show hosted around 725 exhibiting companies from 36 countries. Antalya is Turkey’s greenhouse capital, so the fair sits right in the middle of the industry it serves. This guide covers the practical side of a trip: how to get to ANFAŞ, where to stay, what to do in the evenings, and how to use the weekend after the fair. We’re an Antalya-based team, so the advice is local and honest.

Growtech Antalya 2026 at a Glance

How to Get to ANFAŞ

ANFAŞ sits on the eastern edge of Antalya in the Aksu district, right next to the airport and between the city and the big Lara and Kundu hotels. That location makes it one of the easier trade-fair venues to reach in Europe, but the options suit different visitors.

Official hotel shuttles

The organisers say hotels booked through their official tourism agency, Telgraf Tourism, include free shuttles to and from the venue. Details are on the official Growtech venue & transportation page. If you booked that way, use them: they’re designed for exactly your journey. If you booked your hotel yourself, through your company or on a booking site, don’t assume a shuttle stops at your door.

Tram and city buses

The T1B Fatih–Meydan–Expo tram line stops at Pınarlı, about a 5-minute walk from the fairground, and runs back through the city via Meydan. City buses AC03, AF04, AF40A, 511, 526, 527 and 528 also serve the venue. Fares are 42 TL with an AntalyaKart or 50 TL with a contactless bank card; cash isn’t accepted on board. It’s the budget option and works well for one person with a small bag, less well for a stand team carrying samples. See how to pay for public transport in Antalya.

Taxis

Yellow taxis are metered. They’re easy to find at the airport and in the hotel areas, but when thousands of visitors leave ANFAŞ at 18:00 at the same time, the queue at closing time can be long. Make sure the meter is running and ignore flat cash prices offered at the gate. Our Antalya taxi guide explains how to sanity-check a fare.

Private transfer or car with driver

A pre-booked car makes sense if you’re a team with samples, banners or equipment, if your hotel isn’t on the shuttle list, if you’re visiting customers’ greenhouses around Aksu, Serik or Kumluca between fair days, or if you simply don’t want to queue for a taxi at 18:00 every evening. You get one fixed price for the journeys you need, agreed in writing before you travel.

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Where to Stay for Growtech

Late November is off-season on this coast. Before you book, ask the hotel in writing whether it’s fully operating on your dates and which restaurants are open. Our guides to hotels near Antalya Airport, Lara Beach hotels and where to stay in Antalya compare the options.

After the Fair: Evenings in Antalya

The fair closes at 18:00 and it’s dark by then, so think evening outings rather than sightseeing.

Kaleiçi and the old harbour. The walled old town is lit up at night, full of restaurants and quiet in November. Walk in through Hadrian’s Gate, down the lanes to the Roman harbour and have dinner with a view. It’s the classic place to take a customer or your stand team after a long day. See our Kaleiçi walking guide and the Antalya food guide.

A hamam. After four days on your feet on a hard exhibition floor, a traditional Turkish bath is the best reset in town. See our hamam guide.

Lara seafront. If you’re staying in Lara, the seafront and the Lower Düden Waterfall are close by for a short walk and dinner, without crossing the city.

The Weekend After Growtech: 28–29 November

The fair ends on a Friday, so many visitors have a free Saturday before flying home. ANFAŞ is on the east side of the city, the same side as the best ancient sites, which makes a day out easy:

• Perge, Aspendos and Side: a Roman city with a colonnaded street, the best-preserved theatre in the Mediterranean and a temple on the sea. The classic full day. See the Perge, Aspendos and Side guides.
• Perge, Kurşunlu Waterfall and Kaleiçi: a slower day that stays close to the airport, ending with sunset at the old harbour. See Düden vs Kurşunlu.
• Kaleiçi and the Düden Waterfalls: a half day if you fly out on Saturday evening. Our late-flight guide covers what to do with your bags.
• Pamukkale: possible as a very long day trip, roughly 3.5–4 hours each way. Only worth it if you have the whole Saturday. See is a Pamukkale day trip worth it?

Ancient sites keep shorter winter hours and it’s dark before 18:00, so plan these as morning starts. Outdoor activities such as rafting, jeep safaris and boat trips run on reduced schedules in late November; availability varies by operator and weather, so check your exact dates.

Prefer a shared group tour instead? Antalya operators also list ancient-site day tours online:

Staying On for the Asian Seed Congress?

The Asian Seed Congress 2026 takes place from 1 to 5 December at Granada Luxury Belek, just a few days after Growtech, and many seed and horticulture professionals will attend both. The congress runs its own post-congress tours, so check those first if you’re registered. If you’re moving from an ANFAŞ-area hotel to Belek, or need transport for the days in between, we can quote a private transfer or a car with driver for the gap.

Weather and Practical Tips for Late November

• Weather: typical daytime highs of 17–19°C, evenings of 8–10°C and a fair chance of heavy showers. Bring layers and a waterproof jacket. See Antalya in November.
• Shoes: exhibition halls mean a lot of walking. Comfortable shoes matter more than smart ones.
• Mobile data: set up an eSIM before you fly so maps and WhatsApp work from the moment you land. See our eSIM guide for Turkey.
• Visa letters: the organisers issue visa letters through the registration confirmation email, so register early if you need one.
• Hotel names: save your hotel’s name and address exactly as on the booking. Several resort brands have sister hotels with near-identical names in Lara, Kundu and Belek.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Growtech Antalya 2026?
Growtech 2026 runs from Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 November 2026 at the ANFAŞ Expo Center in Aksu, Antalya. Visiting hours are 10:00–18:00, and 10:00–17:00 on the last day. Visitors should register online in advance.

How do I get to ANFAŞ by public transport?
Take the T1B Fatih–Meydan–Expo tram to the Pınarlı stop and walk about 5 minutes. City buses AC03, AF04, AF40A, 511, 526, 527 and 528 also serve the venue. Pay with an AntalyaKart or a contactless bank card; cash isn’t accepted.

How far is ANFAŞ from Antalya Airport?
Only about 5–10 minutes by road. ANFAŞ is on the eastern edge of the city, right next to the airport.

Where should I stay for Growtech?
Lara and Kundu are the most popular choice, 15–25 minutes from ANFAŞ with plenty of large hotels. Airport-area hotels are closest; the city centre and Kaleiçi are further but best for evenings out.

Is there a free shuttle to Growtech?
The organisers say hotels booked through their official agency, Telgraf Tourism, include free shuttles to the venue. If you booked elsewhere, plan your own transport by tram, taxi or private transfer.

Can I book a private transfer or car with driver for Growtech?
Yes. We arrange airport transfers, daily hotel-to-ANFAŞ runs, cars with driver and weekend tours, operated with our TÜRSAB-licensed partner Sun Global Turizm (licence no. 11308). Send your dates, hotel and number of people on WhatsApp for a fixed written quote.

What can I do on the weekend after Growtech?
Perge, Aspendos and Side make the classic full day east of the city, and Kaleiçi with the Düden Waterfalls works as a half day before an evening flight. Start in the morning, as sites keep shorter winter hours.

Dates, visiting hours, venue address, tram and bus information checked on 7 October 2026 against the official Growtech venue and transportation page and the ANFAŞ website. Antalya Experiences is an independent local service and is not affiliated with Growtech, Informa Markets or ANFAŞ. Always recheck the official pages before travelling.

Page last updated: October 2026