Which airport is closest to Side?
The closest airport to Side is Antalya Airport (AYT), 66 km away — a drive of about 1 hour. No other airport comes close for this stretch of coast.
- Closest airport
- Antalya International (AYT)
- Distance to Side
- 66 km
- Transfer time
- about 1 hour (≈64 min)
Side sits roughly midway along the Antalya–Alanya coastline, and AYT is the nearest runway by a wide margin: Gazipaşa airport lies far beyond Alanya to the east, and Dalaman is on the other side of the province entirely. The D400 highway connects the airport to Side in a single straight run past Serik and Aspendos.
The same applies to the resort villages around Side — Kumköy, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu and Kızılağaç are all served from Antalya Airport along the same road.
How long is the drive from Antalya Airport to Side?
About 64 minutes for the measured 66 km — the route stays on the D400 highway almost the whole way, so times are consistent.
Can I pre-book a transfer for a late-night arrival?
Yes — private transfers operate around the clock at the same fixed price from €50 per vehicle, and the driver is scheduled to your flight's arrival time.