Distance and time
The road distance from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Side town centre is 75 km. Driving time averages 65–80 minutes outside peak season, and 80–95 minutes during the July–August holiday window when the D400 coastal road gets dense.
Transfer price 2026
Our flat fare from AYT to any Side hotel is €40 in Mercedes Vito (up to 6 pax) and €55 in a Mercedes Sprinter (up to 14 pax). Airport taxi for the same route runs €95–€130 day / €140–€195 night.
Best hotel zones in Side
- Sorgun — quiet pine forest beachfront, 4 km west of Side.
- Titreyengöl — lake-side luxury resorts, 3 km west.
- Kumköy / Çolaklı — family resorts with shallow beaches.
- Manavgat — riverside town, 6 km north of Side.
What to do in Side
Don't miss the Temple of Apollo at sunset, the ancient Roman theatre, and the Manavgat Waterfall. Side old town is fully pedestrianised inside the ruin walls.