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Antalya

Antalya holidays

Turkish Riviera hub where you base in beach districts or the old town and day-trip along the coast.

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33°C SeptemberBest Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct5–10 nights

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At a glance

  • sun-and-sea holidays
  • families
  • resort-style stays
  • golf and coastal touring

Trip cost

2 nights in Antalya≈ €255–€335 pp
Return flight
≈€143
Stay
≈€164
Food & local
≈€29

Includes the return fare from Manchester. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Prices shown on this page are indicative estimates in euros, not quotes. Every booking happens separately with its own supplier, at that supplier's own live price. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Antalya

From €35/night · Typical €74 · 136 stays · for your 2 nights

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Getting to Antalya

  • AirportAntalya Airport (AYT)
  • Transfer optionsBus, tram, taxi

Antalya Airport lies about 13 km from the city centre, with municipal buses, the AntRay tram and taxis providing transfers.

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Flexible-date fares from Manchester

September from €143 return cheapest

Direct · 2 nights

Tue 22 Sept

SunExpress

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October from €146 return

Typical €273 · Direct · 6 nights

Mon 5 Oct

SunExpress

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  • Mon 5 Oct6 nights€146, direct

December from €155 return

Typical €220 · Direct · 9 nights

Thu 3 Dec

easyJet

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Antalya by month, from Manchester.
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MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Sep€143—2
Oct€146€27311
Dec€155€2203

Areas of Antalya

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • LaraSandy-beach district close to the airport, suited to families and frequent flyers wanting resort stays and gentle sea access.
  • KonyaaltıPebbly beach area backed by mountains, popular with tourists and long-term residents preferring a more local feel.
  • Kaleiçi (Old Town)Historic centre with narrow streets and harbour views, best for those prioritising atmosphere over direct beach access.
  • Kepez and inland districtsResidential zones away from the coast, occasionally used by longer-term visitors prioritising everyday city life over resort facilities.
  • BelekGolf-course area east of Antalya, typically used as a separate base but closely linked for combined itineraries.

Antalya weather by month

Antalya is warmest in July, when daily highs average 38°C, and coolest in January at 15°C. January is also the wettest month, at about 157 mm. Taking warmth and rainfall together, April, June, September, October score best for a trip.

Best overall
April · June · September · October
Hottest
July · 38°C
Wettest
January · 157mm
How these figures are worked out

Monthly averages — ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024, a three-year average, not a standard 30-year climate normal or a forecast. Gold months are the best weather fit: each month scores on how close its average daily high sits to about 27 °C, with heavy rainfall counting against it, and months far outside that range are not ranked at all.

How we work this out

What each season is like

Spring
Pleasant for combining city and coast; some resort facilities still ramping up, but sea generally usable for many visitors.
Summer
Peak heat and strong sun, with busy beaches and resort strips; old town can feel crowded during cruise and tour days.
Autumn
Often good for warm sea with slightly fewer families; some resorts start to scale back towards the end of the season.
Winter
Much quieter; many beach-oriented services reduce operations, but city areas continue functioning for local life.

What’s on in Antalya

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Good to know about Antalya

Why go

  • Offers a mix of beach districts and a historic centre that resort-only towns along the coast lack.
  • Better transport and service base than smaller nearby resorts for exploring the wider Riviera.
  • Choice between sandy Lara and pebbly Konyaaltı beaches gives flexibility on beach style.
  • Two major Roman-era sites are close to the city: Perge, 17 km east of the centre, and Aspendos, whose theatre seated about 15,000 people. Both keep long opening hours from May to the start of October, which leaves room to visit early or late rather than in the midday heat.

Worth knowing

  • Resort districts can feel very focused on packaged tourism, which may not suit visitors seeking quieter local life.
  • Summer heat and sun exposure are intense on beaches and streets, making midday activity challenging.
  • Some areas are heavily car-oriented, so walking between districts is less practical than in compact cities.
  • Termessos is a different kind of outing: the ancient city sits about 1,050 metres up in the mountains north of Antalya, inside the Güllük Dağı–Termessos National Park.

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