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Antalya-Belek, Turkey

Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains.

Type RegionPopulation 2,722,103

Why go

  • City in Turkey.
  • Known for Turkish Riviera.
  • Served by Antalya Airport (AYT).

History

Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the city is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.

Airports

Antalya Airport (AYT) 8.9 km to the centre
Antalya, 07, TR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 28 airlines (SunExpress, Air Berlin, Pegasus Airlines, Condor Flugdienst…) · direct flights to 63 destinations incl. Cologne, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, London, Manchester… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 28 airlines, 63 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Karain Airport 23 km to the centre
Antalya, 07, TR
Outdoor
Isparta Airport 99 km to the centre
Isparta, 32, TR
Outdoor
Mavi Yol Aircampus 23 km to the centre
Serik, 07, TR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Antalya Airport (AYT); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AYT has direct flights to 63 destinations on 28 airlines (incl. Cologne, Duesseldorf, Hamburg, London, Manchester…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Antalya-Belek, Turkey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.