The long curve of Konyaaltı Beach in Antalya, with turquoise sea and mountains in the distance

Antalya at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 5 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
2 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK (3 IN WINTER)
CURRENCY
TURKISH LIRA (₺)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR UP TO 90 DAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

Your passport needs at least 150 days left on it when you arrive. Check entry rules and the latest travel advice on GOV.UK before you book.

Best time to visit Antalya

  1. JAN15°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  2. FEB16°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  3. MAR18°C average daytime highSpring, quieter
  4. APR22°C average daytime highWarm, a good time to go
  5. MAY26°C average daytime highWarm, quieter, best time to go
  6. JUN31°C average daytime highHot, best time to go
  7. JUL34°C average daytime highVery hot, busy, a good time to go
  8. AUG34°C average daytime highVery hot, busy, a good time to go
  9. SEP31°C average daytime highHot, warm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT27°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  11. NOV21°C average daytime highMild, a good time to go
  12. DEC17°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

May, June, September and October are the best months, hot and sunny with a warm sea. July and August are very hot, often around 34°C, and the resorts are busy. The season runs late, and October is still warm enough for the beach. Winter is mild but rainy, and many resorts close.

Things to do in Antalya

FREE

Kaleiçi old town

Ottoman houses, boutique hotels and Hadrian's Gate inside the old walls above the harbour.

FREE

Konyaaltı and Lara beaches

Konyaaltı is long and pebbly with mountain views. Lara has fine sand and big resorts.

OUTDOORS

Düden Waterfalls

A river tumbles straight into the sea from a cliff. Boat trips go to see it from below.

TICKETED

Antalya Museum

Statues and treasures from Perge and other ancient cities nearby.

DAY TRIP

Perge and Aspendos

A Roman city and one of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere, a short drive away.

TICKETED

Olympos cable car

A cable car rises to the top of Mount Tahtalı, more than 2,300 metres above the sea.

Antalya: common questions

Where is best to stay in Antalya?

Kaleiçi suits a city and culture trip. Lara and Belek are known for all-inclusive resorts. Side and Kemer are nearby beach towns.

Is Antalya good value?

Often, yes. All-inclusive deals can be good value, and eating out in the old town is usually cheaper than in Western Europe.

Is Antalya too hot in summer?

July and August are very hot. Many people prefer May, June, September or October.

How long is the flight to Antalya from the UK?

About four hours from most UK airports.

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