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Side Airport Transfer

Ancient ruins meet white-sand beaches.

75 km

AYT · 65 min

95 km

GZP · 80 min

About Side

Side blends Roman-era ruins, palm-lined beaches and Manavgat River cruises. The drive from Antalya Airport takes about 65 minutes, while Gazipaşa is only 80 minutes away.

A mix of history-curious German + Northern European guests and families. Old town is busy in the evening but feels genuinely ancient; hotels are spread between Sorgun (east) and Kumköy (west).

Best season

Late May to early October. May-June and September give you 25 °C sea without the August oven heat. October still warm enough to swim.

Hidden gem · Seleukeia ruins above Side

15 minutes inland — a forgotten Roman hill city with intact agora and a panoramic view back to the Side temple. Almost no other visitors.

What Side is famous for

Six reasons people choose Side

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

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Temple of Apollo on the cape

Six standing marble columns silhouetted against the Mediterranean at sunset — Antalya's most photographed ruin.

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Living-ruins old town

Roman streets, shops and restaurants inside the ancient city walls — you eat lokum in a 2nd-century courtyard.

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Manavgat waterfall & river

40-metre-wide cascade just inland — paired with a long lunchtime river cruise.

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Two long sandy beaches

West beach (calm, family) and East beach (livelier, longer) — both walkable from the old town.

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Side amphitheatre

16,000-seat 2nd-century Roman theatre — one of the largest in Asia Minor.

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Friday Manavgat bazaar

Largest farmers' market on the Antalya coast — fresh fruit, copper, leather, spices, textiles.

What to do

Things to do in Side

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

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Sunset at the Apollo Temple

Free, public, best light 30 min before sunset. Walk over from your hotel or have the driver wait while you photograph.

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Manavgat river cruise + waterfall

3 h riverboat with lunch, swim and a stop at the Grand Bazaar.

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Aspendos Theatre half-day

40 min by car — best-preserved Roman theatre in the Mediterranean basin.

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Swim at the Manavgat Waterfall

Wading pools below the falls are open in summer; bring water shoes for the slick rocks.

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Caretta nesting at West Beach

Loggerhead turtles nest May-Sept; respectful viewing at dawn or with a guide is allowed.

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Dinner at Soundwaves or Moonlight

Side's two best-known seafront restaurants — book ahead, request a sunset table.

Worth seeing

Must-see sights near Side

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

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Temple of Apollo

Sunset photo postcard of the entire Turkish Mediterranean — 6 standing columns over the sea.

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Side Roman Theatre

16,000-seat 2nd-century theatre — still hosts evening concerts in summer.

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Aspendos

Best-preserved Roman theatre in the Mediterranean, 40 min away by car.

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Manavgat Waterfall

Wide 40-m cascade and recreation park 8 km from Side — combine with the bazaar.

Trip tricks

Travel tips for Side transfers

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

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Old town parking is impossible

Drop-off at the city gate is included in our transfers — the driver waits in the dedicated lot.

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Bring water shoes

East Beach has occasional sea-grass and pebbles; West Beach is finer sand.

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October showers

After October 15 short heavy showers can hit — pack a light layer if you visit late season.

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Stroller-friendly old town

Most streets in Side old town are flat and stone-paved — fine for prams; the cape itself has a gentle slope.

Antalya Airport (AYT)

All transfer routes to Side · AYT

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

Side Center€55 Barut Hemera€55 Voyage Sorgun€55 Selene Beach & Spa€55 Maxx Royal Side€55 Side Star Beach€55 Side Star Park€55 Side Resort Hotel€55 Saturn Palace Resort€55 Sherwood Dreams€55 Sherwood Exclusive Side€55 Crystal Family Resort Side€55 Crystal Admiral Resort€55 Crystal Centro€55 Sueno Hotels Beach Side€55 Saphir Hotel Side€55 Ali Bey Resort Sorgun€55 Ali Bey Club€55 Heaven Beach Resort€55 Sunis Kumköy Beach€55 Sunis Evren Beach€55 Sunis Elita Beach€55 TUI Magic Life Waterworld€55 Side Mare Resort€55 Justiniano Park Conti€55 Sentido Roxy Resort Side€55 Sentido Perissia Side€55 Arcanus Side Resort€55 Side Crown Hotel€55 Side Prenses Resort€55 Paloma Oceana Resort€55 Paloma Foresta Resort€55 Paloma Grida Village & Spa€55 Sunis Su Side€55 Horus Paradise Luxury Resort€55 Aydinbey Gold Dreams Side€55 Lyra Resort€55 Royal Atlantis Resort Side€55 Side Private Villa Rentals€55 Side Old Town Pensions€55 Calimera Side Resort€55 Seher Sun Beach€55 Belinda Beach Club€55 Cesars Side Hotel€55 Trendy Side Beach Hotel€55 Defne Garden Hotel€55 Seaden Corolla Hotel€55

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP)

All transfer routes to Side · GZP

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

Side Center€62 Barut Hemera€62 Voyage Sorgun€62 Selene Beach & Spa€62 Maxx Royal Side€65 Side Star Beach€62 Side Star Park€62 Side Resort Hotel€62 Saturn Palace Resort€62 Sherwood Dreams€62 Sherwood Exclusive Side€62 Crystal Family Resort Side€62 Crystal Admiral Resort€62 Crystal Centro€62 Sueno Hotels Beach Side€62 Saphir Hotel Side€62 Ali Bey Resort Sorgun€62 Ali Bey Club€62 Heaven Beach Resort€62 Sunis Kumköy Beach€62 Sunis Evren Beach€62 Sunis Elita Beach€62 TUI Magic Life Waterworld€62 Side Mare Resort€62 Justiniano Park Conti€62 Sentido Roxy Resort Side€62 Sentido Perissia Side€62 Arcanus Side Resort€62 Side Crown Hotel€62 Side Prenses Resort€62 Paloma Oceana Resort€62 Paloma Foresta Resort€62 Paloma Grida Village & Spa€62 Sunis Su Side€62 Horus Paradise Luxury Resort€62 Aydinbey Gold Dreams Side€62 Lyra Resort€62 Royal Atlantis Resort Side€62 Side Private Villa Rentals€62 Side Old Town Pensions€62 Calimera Side Resort€62 Seher Sun Beach€62 Belinda Beach Club€62 Cesars Side Hotel€62 Trendy Side Beach Hotel€62 Defne Garden Hotel€62 Seaden Corolla Hotel€62

FAQ

Side transfer · frequently asked

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

How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Side?

60-70 minutes for central Side, slightly longer for Kumköy (west) or Sorgun (east). Gazipaşa Airport is roughly the same total time.

Is Gazipaşa Airport closer to Side?

No — surprisingly AYT and GZP are similar from Side. AYT has many more flight connections; GZP is calmer for arrivals.

Is the Apollo Temple lit at night?

Yes — there is gentle floodlighting after dusk. Best photo light is the 30 minutes either side of sunset (no flash, no extra lights).

Can we visit Side old town in our hotel transfer?

Yes — we can add a 90-min stop on the way to or from the airport for €15-20 per car. Best to check with us at booking.

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