Getting Around Antalya: The Complete Transport Guide

Navigating Antalya is easy and affordable once you understand the local transportation system. From modern trams to local minibuses, here is how to get where you need to go.

Antalya's transport system is genuinely excellent by Mediterranean tourist-city standards. A single ride costs less than a euro, the tram is air-conditioned and runs on time, and English-speaking BiTaksi drivers make even non-tram destinations easy. The trick is knowing which mode to use for which trip — public transport saves you the most for short city-centre hops, taxis are worth it for hotel-to-airport, and a rental car only makes sense if you plan multiple inland day trips. This guide walks through every option, current 2026 prices, and the apps you should install before arrival.

1. AntalyaKart

To use any public transport in Antalya, you need an AntalyaKart. You can buy and top up these cards at kiosks, tram stations, and many small shops. You can also use contactless credit/debit cards on most vehicles.

The card itself costs around 30 TL plus a balance you load (any amount from 20 TL upwards). Single-ride fares are about 17 TL with a 90-minute free transfer window for additional trips. Tap the card on the reader as you board the tram or bus — there is no need to tap out. Contactless Visa, Mastercard and increasingly Apple Pay / Google Pay are accepted as a slightly more expensive single fare alternative if you do not want to buy the physical card.

2. Tramway (Antray & Nostalgic Tram)

• Antray (T1, T2, T3): The modern light rail system connects the Airport, the Bus Station (Otogar), and the City Center.
• Nostalgic Tram: This charming single-line tram runs along the coast from Konyaaltı to Işıklar, passing through the city center. It's a great way to see the views!

The modern Antray runs every 5–8 minutes from 06:00 to midnight. T1 connects the airport directly to the city centre and onward to Otogar (the intercity bus terminal). T2 and T3 are northbound extensions into newer neighbourhoods. The Nostalgic Tram is a single restored 1970s-style streetcar that runs every 30 minutes along Antalya's main artery from Konyaaltı (near Pearly Hotel) through the city centre to Işıklar — slow but lovely, a fixed 17 TL fare. From Konyaaltı tram stop the Nostalgic Tram is the best way into Kaleiçi.

3. Public Buses (KL, KC, LF...)

Antalya has an extensive bus network. Buses with "KL" go to Lara, "KC" to Konyaaltı, and "LF" to Lara/Fener. Use the "AntalyaKart" mobile app to track bus locations in real-time.

The naming convention helps you spot the right bus quickly: the first two letters are the destination zone (KL=Lara, KC=Konyaaltı, LF=Fener, AS=Aspendos direction). Buses run every 10–25 minutes between roughly 06:00 and 23:00. There are also dolmuş shared minibuses for short hops within neighbourhoods — flag them down anywhere, pay the driver in cash (10–15 TL) and shout "inecek var" (someone getting off) when you want to disembark. Useful for getting between Konyaaltı, Kaleiçi and the Migros 5M shopping area.

4. Taxis

Taxis are plentiful and use meters. Look for yellow taxi stands on street corners. Many stands have "Taxi Call Buttons" on poles—just press the button, and a taxi will arrive in minutes.

Always insist on the meter. The flag-fall is around 25 TL and per-kilometre is roughly 12 TL during the day, 50% higher at night (20:00–06:00). Typical fares from Pearly Hotel: 80–120 TL to Kaleiçi, 350–450 TL to Lara, 800–1,200 TL to Antalya Airport (AYT). The BiTaksi app is the local version of Uber — you can see the driver, the route and the metered final cost upfront. Tipping is appreciated but not required; round up to the nearest 10 TL. Cash and contactless cards are usually accepted, though some older drivers are cash-only.

5. Bicycles (Antbis)

Antalya is becoming very bike-friendly, especially along the Konyaaltı and Lara coastlines. You can rent "Antbis" city bikes using their mobile app.

Antbis dock stations are scattered along Konyaaltı beach park, the city centre and Lara. The first 30 minutes are free, then 10 TL per additional hour. The shared bikes are sturdy step-through frames; nothing fancy. For longer rides, private rental shops at the western end of Konyaaltı offer mountain bikes and e-bikes from 300 TL per day. There is a dedicated bike-and-pedestrian path running the full 7 km of Konyaaltı promenade, separated from traffic — the best ride in the city, especially around sunset.

6. Airport (AYT)

Antalya Airport sits 18 km east of the city centre. From Pearly Hotel: private VIP transfer via reception (best for early flights, around 1,200 TL); BiTaksi / official airport taxi (25–35 minutes, 800–1,200 TL depending on time of day); Antray tram T1 from Meydan/Konyaaltı stop (one change at city centre, around 60 minutes, fare under 35 TL with AntalyaKart). The tram is by far the cheapest option but only works if you have light luggage and plenty of time — most departing guests choose a transfer.

7. Car Rental

A rental car is worth it only if you plan to do at least three inland day trips (Termessos, Olympos, Pamukkale). All major international companies — Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar — have desks at the airport, and local company prices via Sunny Cars or Localrent can be 30–50% cheaper for the same vehicle. Expect 800–1,500 TL per day for a small automatic plus 200 TL per day for full insurance. Turkey drives on the right. The D400 coastal road is well surfaced and signposted in English. Parking in Kaleiçi is impossible — leave the car at the hotel and use trams in the city centre. International driving permits are recommended but not strictly required for most western European licences.

8. Useful Apps to Install Before You Arrive

• BiTaksi — Uber-style metered taxis with English UI and card payment.
• AntalyaKart — top up the transit card and check live bus / tram positions.
• Google Maps — works well for walking and driving directions; public transport directions are now accurate in Antalya.
• Moovit — alternative public-transport app with offline timetables.
• Google Translate — download the Turkish offline pack before arrival. Camera mode reads menus and street signs.

9. Accessibility

All Antray tram cars are low-floor with wheelchair access; tactile pavement runs along most central pavements. Bus accessibility varies — newer buses are kneeling models with wheelchair ramps; older ones are not. The Nostalgic Tram has a single step at boarding. Pearly Hotel reception can arrange wheelchair-accessible private transfer vehicles for airport pick-up; please request at least 48 hours in advance. Konyaaltı promenade and Beach Park have continuous accessible paths.