Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer or Alanya: Where to Stay in Antalya
For a short stay or a late flight, Lara is closest to Antalya Airport (about 20 minutes). Kaleiçi suits city and history lovers, Belek golf and big resorts, Side beaches with an ancient town, Kemer mountains and pine forest, and Alanya a lively town with long beaches, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Antalya Airport.
The Antalya coast runs for more than 200 km, from Kaş in the west to Gazipaşa in the east. The airport sits in the middle, so the choice of resort decides how long your first and last journeys take.
| Area | Best for | From Antalya Airport | Private car from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lara / Kundu | Large all-inclusive hotels, short transfers | 13 km, about 20 min | €25 |
| Kaleiçi | Old town, restaurants, city life | 14 km, about 25 min | €25 |
| Konyaaltı | Long city beach, apartments, museum | 22 km, about 35 min | €35 |
| Belek | Golf, big resorts, families | 31 km, about 30 min | €40 |
| Kemer | Mountains, pine forest, clear water | 57 km, about 50 min | €60 |
| Side | Sandy beaches and an ancient town | 65 km, about 55 min | €60 |
| Alanya | Lively town, castle, long beaches | 125 km, about 1 h 40 min | €80 |
Close to the airport: Lara, Kundu and the city
Lara and Kundu are the nearest resorts, which makes them good for a long weekend or a flight that lands after midnight. Kaleiçi and Konyaaltı put you in the city, with the old town, the museum and the tram on your doorstep.
East: Belek, Side and Alanya
Belek is Türkiye's best-known golf area, with long sandy beaches and large resorts behind them. Side has an ancient town on a small peninsula, with a Roman theatre and the Temple of Apollo by the sea. Alanya, further east, is a real town with a castle on its rock and beaches on both sides; if you stay east of Alanya, Gazipaşa Airport may be closer, see Antalya or Gazipaşa.
West: Kemer, Tekirova and Kaş
Kemer, Çamyuva and Tekirova lie at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, with pebble beaches, pine forest and clear water, and the ruins of Phaselis nearby. Kaş and Kalkan, about three hours away, are small harbour towns for slower holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Which resort is closest to Antalya Airport?
Kundu and Lara, about 12–13 km away, usually 20 minutes or less by car.
Is Side or Alanya better for families?
Both have long sandy beaches. Side is closer to Antalya Airport (about 55 minutes); Alanya is livelier and about 1 hour 40 minutes away.
Do transfer prices depend on the number of passengers?
No. Prices are per car, for up to 3 passengers in Economy and up to 7 in a Standard Van.