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Turkey's premier Mediterranean gateway for global tourism.
Opened
1960
Location
Antalya, Turkey
Antalya International Airport is one of the busiest airports in Turkey and a major hub for international tourism, serving the Turkish Riviera region. It consistently ranks among the top airports in Europe by passenger volume during the summer season, handling tens of millions of visitors annually.
The airport is located approximately 13 kilometres northeast of Antalya city centre and operates two main international terminals alongside a domestic terminal. It serves as a critical entry point for tourists visiting popular resort areas including Alanya, Belek, Side, and Kemer.
Operated by Fraport TAV Antalya, the airport has undergone significant expansion over the decades to accommodate growing demand from European charter and scheduled carriers. It is particularly dominant in package-holiday traffic from Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.
Terminals
The airport operates two international terminals (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) and one domestic terminal, together capable of handling over 35 million passengers per year.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include the Antalya Metro (Havalimanı station on the M1 line), public buses, private shuttle services, and taxis connecting the airport to the city centre.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at Antalya include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Corendon Airlines, Ryanair, and numerous European charter carriers.
Notable facts
- ›Antalya Airport is the third-busiest airport in Turkey after Istanbul Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.
- ›The airport handled over 35 million passengers in peak pre-pandemic years.
- ›Fraport TAV Antalya, a joint venture between Fraport AG and TAV Airports, operates the facility under a long-term concession.
- ›It is one of the top charter flight destinations in Europe, particularly during the summer months.
- ›The airport's IATA code AYT is derived from the ancient name of the region, Attaleia.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
