Kaleiçi is about 17 km by road from Antalya Airport (AYT); a private transfer takes about 25 minutes without traffic and up to 35 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: ~17 km by road
- Travel time: ~25 min without traffic, up to 35 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 Kaleiçi
Kaleiçi is Antalya's walled historic centre, with traces of the Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. Hadrian's Gate, the Yivli Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower and the old Roman harbour are its best-known sights. Its narrow streets are lined with restored Ottoman houses now used as boutique hotels, guesthouses and restaurants. It suits couples, culture travellers and city-break visitors.
Highlights
- Hadrian's Gate
- Yivli Minaret
- Old Roman harbour
- Hıdırlık Tower
- Mermerli Beach
The route
From the airport the route heads west along the main boulevards into the city centre and reaches the streets surrounding the Kaleiçi walls.
Arrival & departure tip
Most of Kaleiçi's narrow streets are pedestrianised or have restricted vehicle access, so some hotels cannot be reached by car and drop-off is at the nearest accessible point. Sharing your hotel's name and address in advance makes the meeting easier.
Transfers to hotels in Kaleiçi
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 Kaleiçi transfer: FAQ
How far is Kaleiçi from Antalya Airport?
About 17 km by road.
How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi?
About 25 minutes without traffic; up to 35 minutes at peak times.
How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to Kaleiçi?
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.
Can a car drive right up to a hotel in Kaleiçi?
Not always. Kaleiçi's streets are narrow and largely pedestrian; with restricted vehicle access, the last stretch to many hotels is on foot.
What are the main sights in Kaleiçi?
The main historic sights are Hadrian's Gate, the Yivli Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower, the old Roman harbour and the Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare).
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data.
Exploring Kaleiçi on foot
Kaleiçi is best explored on foot. Its lanes are cobbled and in places steep, especially on the way down to the old harbour, so comfortable shoes help, and travellers with heavy luggage may prefer a hotel near the edge of the old town. Beyond the main landmarks, look out for the Clock Tower at Kalekapısı, the Kesik Minare (the "broken minaret") and the Suna & İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum in a restored Ottoman house. Karaalioğlu Park, next to Hıdırlık Tower, is a popular spot for sunset views over the Gulf of Antalya and the Beydağları mountains.
Boat trips, beaches and the best season
Boat trips leave from the old harbour and follow the cliffs along the coast, many of them passing the Lower Düden Waterfall where it drops into the sea. For a full beach day, the long pebble beach of Konyaaltı lies west of the city centre and the sandy beaches of Lara to the east. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for sightseeing; July and August are very hot in the city.
Day-trip transfers from Kaleiçi
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.
- Antalya Aquarium – ~6 km, ~10 min
- Aqualand – ~7 km, ~10 min
- Lower Düden Waterfall – ~9 km, ~15 min
- Upper Düden Waterfall – ~11 km, ~15 min
- Mall of Antalya – ~11 km, ~15 min
- Perge – ~19 km, ~25 min
- The Land of Legends – ~37 km, ~40 min