Pharmacies in Antalya: A Practical Guide for Visitors

Looking for a pharmacy in Antalya? This guide explains how to find current opening information, check the duty-pharmacy service and prepare the questions you may need to ask a pharmacist during your visit. It is practical travel information only: we do not give medical, medicine or dosage advice, and in an emergency you should call 112.

Finding a Pharmacy in Antalya

Pharmacies are easy to spot: look for the word Eczane and the red “E” sign above the door. In the city centre, Lara, Konyaaltı and the main resort towns there is usually one within a short walk, and you will often find several clustered near hospitals and large health centres.

Many pharmacists in the tourist areas speak some English, but it is not guaranteed. It helps to have the details of what you need written down, ideally including the active ingredient (the generic name), because brand names often differ between countries.

Opening hours in central Antalya

The Antalya Chamber of Pharmacists (Antalya Eczacı Odası) sets standard hours for pharmacies in the four central districts: Muratpaşa, Kepez, Konyaaltı and Aksu. According to its October 2026 notice:

Period	Opens	Closes
15 October to 14 April	08:30	18:00
15 April to 14 October	08:30	19:00

Resort towns such as Alanya, Manavgat, Side, Kemer and Kaş may keep different hours, and Alanya and Manavgat publish their own duty lists. Outside opening hours, and on Sundays and public holidays, plan on using a duty pharmacy.

How to Check the Duty Pharmacy

Every district has a rotating nöbetçi eczane (duty pharmacy) that stays open in the evening, overnight and on days when most pharmacies are closed. The list changes every day, so always check it for the date you need rather than relying on a name someone gave you earlier. There are three reliable ways:

1. Antalya Chamber of Pharmacists: the official duty pharmacy page lists today’s duty pharmacies by district, with addresses and phone numbers. The site is in Turkish; choose your district (for example Muratpaşa, Konyaaltı, Kemer or Serik).
2. e-Devlet (Turkish government portal): the Ministry of Health’s duty pharmacy search lets you pick a province and district and shows today’s and tomorrow’s duty pharmacies.
3. The door of any closed pharmacy: closed pharmacies normally display the nearest duty pharmacies in the window, with addresses and phone numbers.

Before you set off, phone the pharmacy if you can, especially late at night, to confirm it is open and has what you need. Your hotel reception can usually make the call for you.

Is There a Pharmacy at Antalya Airport?

Yes. Antalya Airport’s official services page lists two pharmacies: one in International Terminal 1 and one in International Terminal 2. The airport does not list a separate pharmacy in the Domestic Terminal, which sits next to Terminal 1.

The official page does not publish opening hours or say whether each pharmacy is before or after security, so check the airport’s terminal floor plans before relying on it. If you need something for the flight, buy it in town the day before rather than counting on the airport.

Prescriptions and Medicines Brought from Abroad

A few rules catch visitors out, so it is worth knowing them before you travel:

• Foreign prescriptions: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says British prescriptions are not accepted in Turkish pharmacies. A medicine that is prescription-only in Turkey needs a prescription from a doctor in Turkey.
• Bring enough of your own medicines: pack your regular medicines in their original packaging, with a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor, and bring enough for the whole trip plus a few extra days.
• Controlled medicines: the FCDO notes that some common medicines are controlled in Turkey and may need documentation. Check the rules with the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate before you travel.
• Different names: the same active ingredient may be sold under a different brand name in Turkey. Show the pharmacist the packaging or the generic name rather than the brand.

For general advice on travelling with medicines, see the UK’s TravelHealthPro guidance.

What to Have Ready When You Visit

• The name and active ingredient of the product you need, or a photo of the packaging.
• Any allergies and the medicines you already take, written down in case the pharmacist asks.
• A translation app with Turkish downloaded for offline use.
• Cash or a card: most pharmacies take cards, but small ones may prefer cash.

If you feel seriously unwell, a pharmacy is not the right place to start. Call 112 for an ambulance, and contact your travel insurer, who will usually have a 24-hour assistance line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a pharmacy at Antalya Airport?
Yes. The airport lists one pharmacy in International Terminal 1 and one in International Terminal 2. Opening hours are not published on the official site, so check the terminal floor plans.

Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Antalya?
Instead of fixed 24-hour pharmacies, Antalya uses a daily rota of duty pharmacies (nöbetçi eczane). Check the Antalya Chamber of Pharmacists website or the e-Devlet duty pharmacy service for the date and district you need.

Are pharmacies open on Sundays in Antalya?
Most are closed on Sundays and public holidays, but duty pharmacies stay open. The list changes daily.

Can I use my UK prescription in Antalya?
The FCDO says British prescriptions are not accepted in Turkish pharmacies. Bring enough of your regular medicines from home, in their original packaging.

Sources checked on 23 October 2026: Antalya Chamber of Pharmacists (opening hours notice and duty pharmacy list), e-Devlet TITCK duty pharmacy service, Antalya Airport official services page, FCDO Turkey travel advice (health) and TravelHealthPro. Written by the Antalya Experiences editorial team; this guide has not been reviewed by a pharmacist or doctor. Questions about the guide: nukte@antalyaexperiences.com.

Page last updated: October 2026