Çolaklı is about 56 km by road from Antalya Airport (AYT); a private transfer takes about 50 minutes without traffic and up to 70 minutes at peak times. 4 Seasons Transfer drives you in a non-shared vehicle: the price is per vehicle and fixed at booking, your flight is tracked and your driver meets you at the arrivals exit with a name sign.
Key facts
- Distance: ~56 km by road
- Travel time: ~50 min without traffic, up to 70 min at peak times
- Pick-up: Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Meeting point: name sign at the arrivals exit; no charge for delays
- Child seats: baby and child seats free of charge
- Service: 24/7, every flight
About Çolaklı
Çolaklı is a coastal area in the Manavgat district, west of Side, made up almost entirely of resort hotels. Large all-inclusive complexes stand along its long, wide sandy beach. It suits families who like to spend their time at the hotel and guests who want easy access to Side.
Highlights
- Çolaklı Beach
- All-inclusive hotel strip
- Ancient city of Side
- Manavgat River boat trips
- Aspendos ancient theatre
The route
From Antalya Airport the D400 coastal road heads east via Aksu and Serik towards the Side area; before reaching Side a side road leads to the coast at Çolaklı.
Arrival & departure tip
Hotels in Çolaklı are often marketed under the name "Side"; giving the full hotel name helps the driver find the right one among many similar resorts.
Transfers to hotels in Çolaklı
How it works
- Book online with date, flight number and hotel/address; the price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and driver details via WhatsApp.
- When you land, your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a sign showing your name. Meeting point and terminal guide →
- You are driven directly to your hotel or address, with no stops on the way.
Antalya Airport to Çolaklı transfer: FAQ
How far is Çolaklı from Antalya Airport?
About 56 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Çolaklı?
About 50 minutes without traffic; up to 70 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to Çolaklı?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person. Current prices are in the table on this page; the price you see when booking is fixed.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your flight is tracked; the driver adjusts to the new landing time and there is no extra charge for delays.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, baby and child seats are free; just state the ages when booking.
Is Çolaklı part of Side?
Çolaklı is a separate locality in the same district as Side, Manavgat, forming part of the hotel zone west of Side; its hotels are usually marketed as Side.
What is the beach like in Çolaklı?
Like most of the Side coast, Çolaklı has a long, wide sandy beach, and the sea deepens gradually in most places.
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Day trips from Çolaklı
- Side: the old town to the east, with its ancient harbour, the Temple of Apollo, the ancient theatre and restaurants.
- Aspendos: one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, host of the International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival in summer.
- Manavgat: river boat trips, Manavgat Waterfall and the town bazaar; further inland, the Green Canyon.
Getting around Çolaklı
Çolaklı is a strip of hotels stretched along the coast, with relatively few shops and restaurants outside the resorts. Dolmuş minibuses run on the main road towards Side and Manavgat. Besides airport transfers, 4 Seasons Transfer can also drive you from Çolaklı to Antalya city centre or to other resorts in the region. The beach season runs roughly from May to October; July and August are the hottest months, while spring and autumn are more comfortable for visiting Side and Aspendos.
Day-trip transfers from Çolaklı
Private, non-shared return transfers from your hotel to nearby sights; you choose the return time. Prices from your area and booking on each page.
- Ancient Side – ~13 km, ~20 min
- Manavgat Waterfall – ~19 km, ~25 min
- Aspendos – ~22 km, ~20 min
- Green Canyon – ~33 km, ~45 min
- The Land of Legends – ~36 km, ~35 min
- Perge – ~48 km, ~40 min
- Mall of Antalya – ~53 km, ~45 min