Antalya Travel Guide

General Information

As the center of the region, Antalya is a destination you can easily travel via several highways, seaway, and most practically, airway. You can directly fly to Antalya International Airport with affordable prices by Pegasus Airlines. The journey from Istanbul to Antalya takes about 1 hour. You can reach Antalya via Istanbul. As one of the biggest city of Turkey, finding flights to Antalya is usually easy and plane tickets are fairly-priced.

Transportation from Antalya Airport to City Center

People who want to get to Antalya city center from the airport should consider the distance. The distance between the two is around 14 km. Buses are the cheapest means of transport, but they are not suitable for carrying luggage. There are also private buses from the airport to the city center. Going to the city center from the airport is also easy – just take the busses with numbers 600 or 800. You can also find public transport all over the city, starting at 06.00. Bus number 600 travels between Antalya Airport and Antalya bus station every 30 minutes and bus number 800 transports every 2 hours between the airport and Lara area. Buses belonging to airlines operate according to arrival times. Contact your airline for more information.

Public Transport in Antalya

Urban transportation is very easy in Antalya. Tram, public bus, water bus, commercial taxi options are available. Use them to get to every point of the city quickly. You can check the city bus service from Antalya. You can easily reach many points from the airport by city bus lines. You can also use the buses to walk around the city. Tourists generally prefer water buses and trams. These means of transport provide a pleasant journey experience as well as crossing the sights. You can check the “Antray” tram schedule.

Antalya Card is used for city transportation. If you are staying for more than one day, it is advantageous to purchase this card. Or you can choose disposable cards.

Best Time to Visit Antalya

Antalya welcomes tourists mostly in summer, especially from the end of the July until the end of September. Nevertheless, Antalya is a charming option four-season with its various beauties that might interest tourists who mostly go beyond the ordinary.

If you look for a relaxing, calm holiday, the best time of the year to visit Antalya is spring. Also, the water is warm even in spring! With a nicely planned program, you can discover Antalya’s nature and history within a week. If you wish to spend more time swimming and sunbathing, you can join a majority of tourists who prefer to stay in the city for a month.

Festivals in Antalya

Antalya is also a popular destination for cultural and art festivals during the year. You can arrange your trip according to these festival dates. Here are some of the festivals you should participate in during your visit:

• Antalya Jazz Festival (June)
• Aspendos International Opera and Ballet Festival (Sep 1 -18)
• International Antalya Piano Festival (Nov 16-30)
• International Antalya Film Festival. (Oct 26- Nov 1)

Places to Visit in Antalya

Antalya is the touristic capital of Turkey. You can find an option for yourself no matter what your interest is! Whether you are keen to have refreshing natural experience or discover antique locations, you can find what you look for in Antalya!

Duden Waterfalls

It is located in Varsak Neighborhood within the borders of Kepez District. Düden Waterfall is also referred to as İskender Waterfall and Yukarı Düden Waterfall in various sources. At the same time, there are people who say Düdenbaşı Waterfall. On the 28th kilometer of the old Antalya-Burdur road, there are two large karstic springs called Pınarbaşı on the 30th kilometer of Kırkgözler. After a short flow of these two rivers with plenty of water merging disappears in the subalpine sinkhole. Düden Waterfalls are among the first places visited by visitors to Antalya. Enchanted by its natural beauty, it provides a suitable environment for your pleasant time.

Kaleici

The Kaleiçi district of Antalya is an important tourist destination with ancient ruins. These ruins are part of the harbor breakwater located in the inner walls and the surrounding walls. The walls that surround the region from inside and outside are common works belonging to the historic periods. There are about 3000 houses within the city walls. The characteristic structures of the buildings not only give an idea about the architectural history of Antalya, but also reflect the lifestyle, traditions and customs in the region in the best way. So, Kaleici is the perfect place to discover the spirit of Antalya.

Antalya Museum

An important part of the Lycian, Pamphylia and Pisidia, three ancient cultural regions within the borders of the Antalya Region, which is one of the richest corners of Anatolia, constitute the responsibility area of the Antalya Museum. In Antalya, which is a unique open-air museum with its archaeological wealth and an international excavation center, scientists from many countries make scientific excavations every year. In this museum, you will have the chance to witness the unique historical heritage of Antalya.

Yanartas

Antalya is a very rich region with its geography, natural beauty and natural elements. In fact, even the smallest sight that can be seen reminds you of the incredible world of nature. Yanartaş in Antalya is one of the most important examples of this with its natural flames.

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