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Antalya
Old harbour, long beaches and Roman ruins
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
- Currency
- TRY
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Country
- Türkiye
The capital of the Turkish Riviera: a walled old town above a Roman harbour, beaches on both sides and some of the best ancient sites in the country.
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Izmir
- Bursa
- Antalya
Quick facts
- Country
- Türkiye
- Capital
- Ankara
- Province population
- 2.7M
- Population of Türkiye
- 85.7M
- Country area
- 783,562 km²
- Official language
- Turkish
- Currency
- Turkish Lira (TRY) · 1 USD ≈ 49.22 TRY
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calling code
- +90
- Drives on the
- Right
- Elevation
- 30 m
- Plugs
- C / F · 230V
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Best time to visit
- Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Temperatures through the year
Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.
Temperatures through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 26° | 31° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 26° | 21° | 17° |
| Low | 6° | 7° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 20° | 15° | 11° | 8° |
Best time to visitOther months
Approximate daily cost
Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.
- ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$46
- HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$110
- LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$290
Top things to do
- Free
Kaleiçi and Hadrian's Gate
Ottoman houses, lanes and the old Roman harbour inside the city walls, entered through a 2nd-century gate.
- Half day
- Kaleiçi (old town)
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
- ≈ $30
Antalya Archaeological Museum
One of Türkiye's best museums, with Roman statues from nearby Perge and Lycian finds.
- Half day
- Konyaaltı
- Good for kids
- Indoors
- ≈ $3
Düden Waterfalls
The upper falls sit in a shaded park; the lower falls drop straight into the sea, best seen from a boat.
- Half day
- Lara
- Good for kids
- Free
Konyaaltı Beach
A long pebble beach below the cliffs with free public sections, cafés and mountain views.
- Half day
- Konyaaltı
- Good for kids
- ≈ $50
Day trip: Perge and Aspendos
A colonnaded Roman city and the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world, both within an hour of the city.
- Full day
- The Turquoise Coast
- ≈ $20
Boat from the old harbour
Short trips along the cliffs to the Düden falls, with swim stops on longer tours in summer.
- Half day
- Kaleiçi (old town)
- Good for kids
- ≈ $15
Tünektepe cable car
A ride up to a hilltop terrace over the bay; go before sunset for the light on the Taurus Mountains.
- Half day
- Konyaaltı
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
Before you go
Entry and visas
Rules depend on your passport: many nationalities enter visa-free, others need an e-Visa. Apply only on the official portal, evisa.gov.tr. Your passport should be valid for at least 150 days from arrival.
Official websiteFrom the airport
Antalya Airport has direct flights from much of Europe and the Gulf. The AntRay tram and city buses reach the centre in about 40 minutes; a taxi takes about 20.
Getting around
Trams and buses use the AntalyaKart card. The old town is on foot; for the ancient sites and coast, take a tour or rent a car.
Local tips
- July and August are very hot: sightsee early and keep midday for the beach or museums.
- Big all-inclusive resorts sit in Lara and Belek; stay in the city for walking and restaurants.
- Take a hat and water to Perge and Aspendos; there is little shade.
- Agree the price before taxi boat trips and ask what's included.
Areas worth knowing
- Lara
- The Turquoise Coast
- Kaleiçi (old town)
- Konyaaltı
The UK Foreign Office last updated its advice for this country on September 21, 2026. The advice includes warnings against travel to some areas. Read it before booking.
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Sources: Republic of Türkiye e-Visa · GoTürkiye: Antalya · Türkiye Museums (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)