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Finike Airport Transfer

Marina town between Kemer and Kaş.

130 km
AYT · 115 min
270 km
GZP · 235 min
About Finike

About Finike

Finike is a working orange-orchard town with a yacht marina — 130 km from Antalya Airport, the quiet break-point on the coastal road to Kaş.

Laid-back, lived-in and unmistakably local. Finike feels like the Mediterranean before mass tourism: a fishing-and-farming town where yacht crews, citrus farmers and Turkish families share the same waterfront. Days drift between the marina, a quiet beach and a ruined city in the hills, then wind down over fresh fish and a glass of tea as the sun sets behind the Taurus Mountains. It is calm, genuine and refreshingly free of the resort-strip crowds.

Best season
May to October is prime beach season, with hot, dry, reliably sunny days - July and August are the warmest (highs around 33-35C) and busiest. For sightseeing at Arykanda and Limyra, late spring and early autumn are far kinder. The most magical window is late March to April, when the orange blossom perfumes the whole valley and the ruins are green and wildflower-strewn.
Hidden gem · Arykanda's Mountain Theatre & Stadium
About 30 km up the Finike-Elmali road, Arykanda clings to a steep mountain slope and is often called the 'Delphi of Lycia' for its setting. Climb past Roman baths and villas to a beautifully preserved theatre carved into the cliff - and just above it, one of the best-kept ancient stadiums anywhere, with the whole valley falling away beneath you. It's frequently almost empty, so you may have the views entirely to yourself.
What Finike is famous for

Six reasons people choose Finike

The standout features that set Finike apart from every other Antalya region.

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Turkey's Orange Capital
Finike is famous nationwide for its sweet, navel-like oranges, and the fruit is the town's emblem - there's even an orange monument in the centre. Vast citrus groves stretch right down to the sea, and in early spring the whole valley turns fragrant with orange blossom.
Setur Finike Marina
One of the eastern Mediterranean's well-regarded marinas, with roughly 300+ berths, full year-round services and a Blue Flag. It draws long-stay yachtsmen and gives the harbour a relaxed, cosmopolitan edge with seafront cafes and sunset views over the Taurus range.
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Long, Uncrowded Beaches
East of the marina the shoreline runs for kilometres of fine sand and pebble, backed by mountains and orange groves. It never feels packed like Antalya's resort strips, and stretches of this coast are nesting grounds for Caretta caretta loggerhead turtles.
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Arykanda & Limyra Ruins
Two of Lycia's most rewarding ancient cities sit on Finike's doorstep: dramatic, hillside Arykanda in the mountains and dynastic Limyra on the coastal plain with its famous Heroon of Pericles and vast rock-cut necropolis.
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Lycian Coast Base
Finike makes a quiet, central jumping-off point for the Teke peninsula - within easy reach of Demre (Myra and St Nicholas), Olympos, Cirali and the eternal flames of Chimaera, plus the start of inland mountain roads to Elmali.
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Authentic, Untouristed Town
Unlike the big resort towns, Finike has stayed a working Turkish town - a farmers' market, fishing boats, family tea gardens and local restaurants rather than all-inclusive megahotels. It's a favourite of travellers who want the real Mediterranean rhythm.
What to do

Things to do in Finike

A short-list our drivers and dispatchers recommend after dropping guests at their hotel.

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Stroll & Dine at the Marina
Wander the Setur Finike Marina pontoons past visiting yachts, then take a waterfront table for grilled fish or meze as the sky turns pink over the mountains. It's the social heart of town, especially at sunset.
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Swim at the Town Beach
The long public beach just east of the marina has soft sand, a gentle slope and calm water - ideal for an unhurried morning swim. Quieter coves like Gokliman lie a short drive along the coast.
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Explore Arykanda
Set aside a half-day for this spectacular hillside city in the Taurus foothills - theatre, stadium, agora, baths and tombs spread across terraces with sweeping valley views. Wear sturdy shoes; the ground is steep and uneven.
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Discover Limyra
Just 5 km north of town, Limyra rewards with its monumental Heroon of Pericles, a Roman theatre, an early church and one of the largest rock-cut necropolises in all Lycia - hundreds of dynastic tombs scattered through the hills.
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Taste Finike Oranges
Buy a bag straight from a roadside grower or the weekly market, sip freshly squeezed juice at a cafe, and snap the famous orange monument in the centre. In winter and early spring the citrus harvest is in full swing.
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Day Trips Along the Lycian Coast
Use Finike as a base to reach Demre's Myra rock tombs and the Church of St Nicholas, the seaside ruins of Olympos, and Cirali beach with the natural flames of the Chimaera just up the slope.
Worth seeing

Must-see sights near Finike

All reachable on a half-day or full-day private Mercedes tour.

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Arykanda Ancient City
A breathtaking Lycian-Roman city built into a mountainside ~30 km inland, with a cliff-set theatre, exceptional stadium, monumental baths and grand villas overlooking a deep valley.
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Limyra
Capital of the dynast Pericles, 5 km north of Finike: the caryatid-fronted Heroon, a Roman theatre, Byzantine church and a huge necropolis of rock tombs and sarcophagi.
Finike Marina & Waterfront
The town's lively, palm-lined harbour - a Blue Flag marina ringed by cafes, fish restaurants and promenades, with classic sunset views toward the Taurus Mountains.
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Finike Coast & Turtle Beaches
Kilometres of open, mountain-backed sand running east of town - peaceful swimming, big skies and protected loggerhead turtle nesting sites.
Trip tricks

Travel tips for Finike transfers

What we tell every guest before they fly in. Save these on your phone before landing.

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Arrange Transfer in Advance
Finike isn't on a quick airport-shuttle route - it's around two hours from AYT along the scenic coastal D400. Pre-booking a private transfer means a driver waiting at arrivals and a fixed, door-to-door price.
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Pack for the Ruins
Arykanda and Limyra involve uneven stone, steep climbs and little shade. Bring proper walking shoes, sun protection and water, and visit in the cooler morning hours, especially in summer.
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Carry Some Cash
Card payment is common in town and at the marina, but smaller roadside orange stalls, village cafes and rural site entries can be cash-only. Keep some Turkish lira on hand.
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Time It with the Harvest or Blossom
For citrus at its best, come in the winter-to-early-spring harvest; for the famous fragrance and green hills, aim for the April orange blossom - a lovely, less crowded time to tour the sites.
Antalya Airport (AYT)

All transfer routes to Finike · AYT

Fixed EUR price per Eco Van (1-6 guests). Vito and Sprinter quoted on request.

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP)

All transfer routes to Finike · GZP

Fixed EUR price per Eco Van (1-6 guests). Vito and Sprinter quoted on request.

FAQ

Finike transfer · frequently asked

Quick answers about transfers, distance and what to expect on arrival.

How far is Finike from Antalya Airport and how long does the transfer take?

Finike is roughly 130 km from Antalya Airport (AYT) along the coastal D400. A private transfer typically takes about two hours, though it can be a little longer in peak summer traffic or with photo stops along the scenic shore.

Is there a direct way to get from Antalya Airport to Finike?

There's no direct airport bus to Finike. Public options mean transferring through Antalya's city centre or otogar, which is slow with luggage. A pre-booked private transfer goes straight door-to-door from the terminal to your Finike hotel or marina berth.

Which airport should I fly into for Finike?

Antalya Airport (AYT) is the main and most convenient gateway, with the widest choice of flights. It's about two hours away by car. Dalaman (DLM) is the alternative to the west but generally a longer drive.

Is Finike worth visiting, or should I stay in a bigger resort?

Finike is ideal if you want a calm, authentic Mediterranean town rather than a packed resort strip. You get long uncrowded beaches, a charming marina, world-class ancient ruins on the doorstep and easy day trips along the Lycian coast - all at a gentler pace.

What's the best time of year to visit Finike?

May to October brings hot, sunny beach weather, with July and August the warmest and busiest. Late spring and early autumn are best for exploring the ruins, while April's orange blossom season is uniquely fragrant and quieter.

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