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How to get from Antalya to Side?
The distance from Antalya to Side can be covered by two forms of transport: bus or taxi (private transfer). The Antalya to Side bus will get you to the destination in 1 hour 40 minutes, the ticket price is from EUR 8 (including all changes on the route). The transfer will take you there in 1 hour 30 minutes, and you will have to pay for this a minimum of EUR 47. The Antalya to Side distance is 66 km.
If you are planning to take public transport, note that you will have to make some changes. You should add the trip from the airport to Antalya bus station to the bus travel time, and then – covering the distance from Manavgat to Side by shared taxi dolmus, as well. Besides, public transport is not available at night, so at this time of day you can get to the city only by taxi (transfers). However this travel option is rather cheap, but in comparison to taxi it is cost-efficient only in case you are travelling alone or in a small group of two. As for the currency, you should take either Turkish lira or Euros when travelling to Side.
Order a transfer from Antalya
Side – the special beauty of Turkey
Side is a popular resort in the southern part of Turkey. This city is an open-air museum where all tourists can enjoy different sculptures and architectural monuments – for instance, the statue of the Roman emperor Vespasian. Besides swimming and sunbathing, you can also experience mountain river rafting or jeep safari, or just walk around the city and its surroundings. Thus, you should definitely visit Side Amphitheatre, Museum and Green Canyon, and take an excursion to Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
Antalya to Side bus
€8.3
30min
≈3h
Ind. tourist
Travelling by the Antalya to Side bus includes two changes. First, you need to take the bus №600 which runs to Antalya bus station through the city centre (Meydan). The bus travel time is 1 hour, it operates from 05:30 a.m. to 01:00 a.m. departing every 30 minutes, the ticket price is EUR 1.8.
There are some shuttles departing from Antalya bus station to Manavgat four times a day, all journeys are in the evening, there are no nighttime ones. The trip duration is 1 hour 40 minutes, the journey cost is EUR 6. Note that not all shuttles get to Manavgat bus station, so when boarding don’t forget to ask the driver to drop you off where you can take a shared taxi dolmus Antalya to Side.
Manavgat is 5 km from Side, you can cover this distance by shared taxi – its travel time is about 15 minutes and ticket price is EUR 0.5. Shared taxis don’t follow a strict timetable, they depart when all seats are filled.
Antalya to Side bus:
shared transfer Batman/Luks Adana with changes to a bus and a shared taxi dolmus
Timetable:
06:00 p.m., 06:30 p.m., 09:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.
Route:
Antalya bus station – Manavgat
Travel time:
from 2h 55min (from 1h – bus from the airport to Antalya bus station, 1h 40min – shared transfer to Manavgat, from 15min – shared taxi to Side)
Waiting time:
from 1.5h
Comfort level:
high: roomy cabin, comfortable seats, socket, Wi-Fi, TV
Cost:
from EUR 8.3 (EUR 1.8 – bus to Antalya bus station, EUR 6 – bus to Side, EUR 0.5 – shared taxi in Side)
Clients:
families with grown children, tourists without large luggage
How to find the shared transfer stop at Antalya Airport:
The bus stop is in front of the exit from Domestic Terminal. The shared transfer departure place will be specified in a ticket.
Antalya to Side transfer
€47
5min
1.5h
Family
If you don’t want to have difficulties making changes, take a taxi to Side or pre-book a private Antalya to Side transfer. The trip duration is 1.5 hours, the journey cost is EUR 47 for an Economy-class car (from EUR 56 for a minibus for a group of people). Taxis and transfers Antalya to Side are suitable for tourists with children, large groups of people, travellers with large luggage, etc. Clients can choose any class of the vehicle, as well as its comfort level.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to your hotel in Side or given address
Travel time:
1.5h
Waiting time:
You can find a taxi at the airport taxi rank in 5-10 minutes
There is no need to wait for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrivals area with a nameplate at specified time
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: fast journey without stops and other passengers
Pre-booked transfer: no need to wait for it, help with luggage, air-conditioning, fresh water, opportunity to choose the class of the vehicle, no stops, English-speaking driver
Cost:
from EUR 47 for an Economy-class car, from EUR 56 for a vehicle up to 7 passengers
Clients:
large groups of people, families with small children, those who have a lot of luggage or arrive at night, aged tourists, those who are in Turkey for the first time
How to find the taxi rank at Antalya Airport:
The taxi rank is in front of the exit from the airport building.
Car rental in Antalya
from €13
from 1 day
from 1 year
If you rent a car from Antalya to Side, you manage time yourself. You may discover the main sights of the country and drop off the car in any Turkish city (for an extra fee). To rent a car, you need to provide an international driving license, a passport, and an embossed credit card. The longer the rental period, the lower the price of car rental per day. Comprehensive insurance is included in the rental price. Almost every company charges a deposit at the time the contract is concluded. Choose fuel-efficient cars, otherwise, you risk spending much money on petrol which costs a lot in Turkey. If you didn’t reserve a car in advance, it’s possible to rent a car at Antalya Airport on the day of arrival.
How to get from Antalya to Side:
You can get from Antalya to Side by public transport or taxi (private transfer). These options are different not only in their travel times, but also in their journey cost. According to these criteria, you can choose the travel option that suits you best. Have a nice trip!
Read also:
How to get from Antalya Airport to Antalya city centre
