Kizilot is a calm coastal town in Manavgat, known for its long, wide beach. Away from the bustle of Side, it is a place where large resort hotels line the seafront and parts of the shore serve as nesting grounds for sea turtles. The road of about 80 kilometres from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kizilot, via Serik and Manavgat, takes around 1 hour 15 minutes. Your driver, waiting with your name on a sign, drops you straight at your hotel door at a fixed price, with no other stops.
See Your Web-Only PriceWhat Kind of Place Is Kizilot?
Don't think of Kizilot like central Side or the Manavgat bazaar. There is no busy town square or crowded streets here; instead there are large resort hotels lined along a long stretch of coast, citrus groves and a calm daily rhythm. About 13 kilometres from central Manavgat and 18 from Side, Kizilot is the quietest end of the cluster.
Most guests who come here spend much of their holiday in their hotel and on the beach. Many guests staying in Kizilot spend most of the day at the hotel and prefer to walk along the shore in the evening. The proximity to Side and Manavgat lets those who wish set off on day trips; but the town itself is a place to rest, for families seeking calm.
Kizilot Beach and the Sea Turtles
Kizilot's strongest feature is its beach. This shore, where the Acisu and Karpuz streams reach the sea, forms a long beach up to 250-300 metres wide; this natural structure, fed by the delta, makes the area not just a holiday coast but a habitat.
A Nesting Ground
Kizilot beach is one of the sea turtle nesting grounds on the Antalya coast. Both the loggerhead (caretta caretta) and the green sea turtle (chelonia mydas) nest here; together with the endemic butterfly species nearby, the shore holds an ecosystem of its own. In summer some sections of the beach are placed under protection because of the turtle nests; seeing people walking on the shore early in the morning is an ordinary sight.
Kizilot Beach and the Shallow Sea
Kizilot Beach is known for being long and relatively calm. The shallowness of the sea creates a safe setting especially for families with children; you don't need to walk far to get into the water, and the bottom stays low for a long way. The wide sand offers an uncrowded beach experience.
Shore Walks and Sunset
Walking along the shore early in the morning, spending the day by the sea and watching the sunset in the evening is the natural flow of a day in Kizilot. Some unregulated sections of the beach are also used for caravans and camping.
What Is a Holiday in Kizilot Like?
For most guests, a day in Kizilot flows like this: a morning swim or a walk on the beach, resting at the hotel pool and beach during the day, a walk along the shore in the late afternoon. Those who wish take a short stroll among the citrus groves and palms; those who prefer stay for the hotel's evening programme.
For a livelier day, Side and Manavgat are a car ride away. But Kizilot's own character is an unhurried, peaceful holiday; most of those who choose the town come for exactly that.
Daily Life in Kizilot
Kizilot has its own calm daily rhythm beyond the hotels. As the southern part of the town is plain, farming is done; the citrus groves and palms stretching toward the shore form the area's rural texture. The small local businesses, markets and beach cafés around offer a modest but warm everyday life to guests who want to step outside the hotel.
Seeing families walking along the shore in the evening is an ordinary sight in Kizilot. The day mostly closes with a calm sunset over the sea; the place is neither as lively as Side nor as closed-off as a resort — a rhythm of its own runs between the two.
Places to Visit from Kizilot
Side and the Temple of Apollo
Kizilot is also convenient for its proximity to nearby sights. The most common day trip is the Side Ancient City; the ancient theatre, the agora and the seafront columns of the Temple of Apollo draw visitors especially at sunset. The Manavgat Waterfall is a cool spot for a break.
Nature: Green Canyon and Koprulu Canyon
The Green Canyon (Oymapinar) boat tours on the Manavgat River are a favourite of nature lovers; for rafting, Koprulu Canyon is the best-known spot reached from Kizilot. To the east, the Seljuk-era Alara Han and Alara Castle are a trip away.
Common Mistakes with Kizilot Transfers (and Fixes)
Calm as it is, planning the journey to Kizilot poorly can tire the start of the holiday:
- Mistake: Taking a shared shuttle from the airport. Fix: The shuttle stops at many hotels in the cluster one by one; Kizilot, at the farthest end, is usually dropped off last. With a private transfer you go straight to your hotel.
- Mistake: Assuming the hotel is in Side because 'Side' is in its name. Fix: Some hotels in Kizilot use the name 'Side'; stating the hotel's real location as Kizilot when booking ensures the driver comes to the right spot.
- Mistake: Leaving the child seat to chance with a family. Fix: The one child seat is free, extra seats at a fair charge with us; note what you need when booking so it's ready in the car.
Antalya Airport – Kizilot: Distance and Time
The distance between Antalya Airport and Kizilot is about 80 kilometres, and the drive averages 1 hour 15 minutes. For anyone asking how far Kizilot is from Antalya airport and how long the transfer takes: about 80 km and an hour and a quarter; from Gazipasa (GZP) it is shorter. After the airport the route runs east along the D400, passing Serik and Manavgat to reach Kizilot. The road is largely flat and comfortable; as one of the farthest points in the cluster, direct transport makes a real difference here.
Kizilot is at the cluster's end closest to Alanya; so for some guests Gazipasa-Alanya Airport can also be an alternative. We provide transfer from either airport at a fixed price, straight to your door.
Our Vehicles
Most guests coming to Kizilot are families and groups; so the choice of vehicle is made by total passengers and luggage volume. For a couple or small family, the Mercedes Vito Maybach First Class or Vito Business Class is comfortable for up to 5; for larger families and groups, the Mercedes Sprinter Group Comfort and Group Business offer a roomy interior and plenty of luggage space, for up to 13.
All our vehicles have free Wi-Fi, water and a one child seat free, extra seats at a fair charge, with an infant seat for babies and a booster for older children on request at booking. Just note the baby seat, child seat or booster you need when booking; air conditioning and a spacious interior keep the road comfortable even in summer heat.
How to Get from the Airport to Kizilot
There are several ways to reach Kizilot:
- Private VIP transfer: Straight to your hotel door, no waiting, fixed price. The most comfortable choice at the cluster's farthest point (~1h 15min).
- Shared shuttle (other companies): Looks cheaper, but reaching Kizilot takes longer as other operators' shuttles stop at many hotels, often leaving this far end last. We do not run shared shuttles; we offer only your own private VIP transfer.
- Bus: First to Manavgat, then a change to the town; tiring for a family with luggage.
- Taxi: Available, but over 80 kilometres the taxi fare climbs on the meter. With us it is a fixed price with no hidden fees, set upfront and usually cheaper.
Whether you search for a Kizilot hotel transfer, or a Manavgat or Side transfer, we provide the same fixed-price, door-to-door service to all.
Antalya Airport – Kizilot Hotels Transfer
Private transfer straight to your hotel door in Kizilot, at a fixed price. Choose your hotel:
Distances and Times from Kizilot to Key Places
Approximate distances and times from Kizilot to notable places:
| Place | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport | ~80 km | ~1h 15min |
| Gazipasa-Alanya Airport | ~75 km | ~1h |
| Manavgat | ~13 km | ~18 min |
| Side Ancient City | ~18 km | ~25 min |
| Manavgat Waterfall | ~16 km | ~22 min |
| Green Canyon (Oymapinar) | ~25 km | ~35 min |
| Alanya | ~45 km | ~50 min |
Transfers to Areas Around Kizilot
We provide the same comfortable, fixed-price private transfer to the towns near Kizilot and in the same cluster too:
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Return Transfer from Kizilot to the Airport
When the holiday ends, the way back should feel just as easy. Our Kizilot airport transfer works both ways: on departure day your driver picks you up at the hotel door and works out the pickup time from your flight and that day's traffic, so you neither wait too early nor run late. We plan the departure time separately depending on whether you fly from Antalya (AYT) or Gazipasa (GZP). There is no need to call a separate company for the hotel to airport leg.
The round trip is arranged in a single booking — one WhatsApp message is enough. No prepayment: you pay the same fixed price to the driver in the vehicle on the way back too. We ask for no money upfront and no card details. You pay the driver at the end of the ride, once you're happy with the service — so you never worry "did I lose my money?", the risk is not on you. Wondering if the transfer waits if your flight is delayed? Your driver tracks the flight and waits at no extra cost. Even on late-night landings there is no night surcharge, and After a long flight you won't search the crowd for a driver: our airport greeter waits at the exit holding a name sign with your name and walks you straight to your vehicle.
Contact & Price
Your Kizilot transfer price depends on vehicle type, passenger count and date — but it is always fixed, per vehicle and free of hidden fees. We know plans can change; that is why you can adjust or cancel your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before. Your price is fixed on the web — no night surcharge, no waiting fee, no hidden costs, no prepayment. Just tap "See Price" to book. Any questions? Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram — a real person answers, 24/7.
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📅 Last Updated: July 2026 · This page is updated regularly.