Your Antalya airport transfer to Kumkoy: Close enough to walk to Side's ancient streets, yet a world of its own with its wide beach and resorts... that is Kumkoy. A fixed-price, no-prepayment, door-to-door private VIP transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kumkoy; you cover the roughly 55-kilometre road in about 55 minutes, resting, in a car that is yours alone.
See Your Web-Only Price →The Resort Town Closest to Side: Kumkoy
Kumkoy is a holiday town just five kilometres west of Side, within the Manavgat district. What makes it special is that, while so close to Side's ancient city, it has its own wide beach and large resorts lined along the shore. Central Side is known for history and narrow lanes; Kumkoy stands out with long sandy beaches, resort comfort and seafront restaurants. The two are within walking distance, but their characters differ.
With its golden, fine sand and shallow, calm sea, it offers a safe holiday especially for families with children. Most hotels run on an ultra all-inclusive system; so a peaceful holiday without ever leaving the hotel is entirely possible. When you book your Antalya Airport to Kumkoy transfer in advance, this holiday begins the moment you get in the car.
Kumkoy Transfer Comfort: Turning the Road into Rest
Kumkoy is about an hour's drive from the airport. After a long flight, covering this road in the most comfortable way means a good start to the holiday. We see this time not as a burden but as the first resting moment. With our Kumkoy VIP transfer and Kumkoy private transfer, we treat the journey not as a service, but as a welcome. Many portals cap waiting time at 60-90 minutes; we set no limit — if your flight is late, our greeter meets you, with no extra charge.
- Flight-tracked meet & greet: We track your flight live and wait for you at the exit with your name, even if it's delayed. Our greeter meets you at the exit with a name sign; the price stays the same for late-night landings, with no night surcharge. 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. 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.
- Right to the hotel door: The resorts in Kumkoy are lined along the shore; we drop you straight at your hotel door, without touring you around in a shuttle.
- A lounge in motion: Free Wi-Fi, ice-cold water, generous legroom and a first child seat make the road pleasant even for a family with children.
Common Mistakes When Coming to Kumkoy
An hour-long road, poorly planned, can spoil the holiday from the start:
- Mistake: Getting into a price negotiation with an airport taxi while tired. Fix: Pre-book a fixed-price transfer; no surprise charge at the end of the road.
- Mistake: Taking a shared shuttle just because it is cheap. Fix: Instead of touring hotel after hotel through Colakli, Side and Evrenseki, go directly to your hotel in Kumkoy in your own car.
- Mistake: Ordering a small car when there is lots of luggage. Fix: With a spacious Mercedes Sprinter, everyone, every suitcase and every stroller fits comfortably.
Antalya Airport – Kumkoy: Distance and Time
Wondering how far Kumkoy is from Antalya Airport and how long it takes? You will find the exact distance and time below.
When planning an Antalya Airport to Kumkoy transfer, the distance is about 55 kilometres and the drive roughly 55 minutes. Kumkoy is east of the airport; after the exit, a comfortable road via Serik awaits you. As it is five kilometres from Side and nine from central Manavgat, it is also very close to the sights in those areas.
On an hour-long road, what matters most is the comfort of the car and a driver who knows the way well. We turn this road into a break in which you rest while watching the scenery; you arrive ready for the holiday, not tired.
Our Vehicles and the Comfort of the Ride
Most people coming to Kumkoy stay at a large resort; a roomy cabin and ice-cold water start that resort comfort already on the road. Our fleet is matched to how many you are and the journey you want. For a couple or small family, the quiet elegance of the Mercedes Vito Maybach First Class or Vito Business Class (up to 5 guests); for a larger family or group, the spaciousness of the Mercedes Sprinter Group Comfort and Group Business (up to 13 guests). Most who come to Kumkoy are families; that is why the Sprinter, with its generous legroom, is the most comfortable choice for families with children.
Our vehicles offer free Wi-Fi, water and a first child seat; the hour-long road passes pleasantly even for a family with children. Just note the baby seat, child seat or booster you need when booking.
The Kumkoy Shore: From the Beach on Foot to Side
What sets Kumkoy apart from the towns around it is that short, walkable distance between the beach and the ancient city of Side. In the morning you can swim on your hotel's own sand, and in the afternoon walk along the shore to Side's two-thousand-year-old streets, its ancient theatre and the Temple of Apollo. Very few towns offer both at once: a fully equipped resort beach and a real ancient city within walking distance.
The restaurants lined along the shore are another loved side of the town; in the evening, right by the sea, you can try fresh fish or tastes of Side's cuisine. A day in Kumkoy begins on the beach, wanders through history, and ends at a table by the shore.
Kumkoy: Golden Sand, Resorts and Trips Around
Kumkoy's greatest strength is its beach: Kumkoy Beach is a wide shore of golden, fine sand, with a shallow, calm sea that is safe especially for families with children. Even metres out from the shore the water stays below a child's height, so parents can swim with ease while keeping an eye out, and children can play in the sand for hours. This is the real reason families return to Kumkoy year after year. Nearby Side Public Beach, Sorgun and Titreyengol are also alternatives for a swim.
The town's real advantage is its location. Just five kilometres away lie the world-famous ancient city of Side, the Side Ancient Theatre and the Temple of Apollo; a little to the north are the Manavgat Waterfall, the Manavgat River and the Green Canyon, and about twenty-five kilometres away stretch the rafting routes of Koprulu Canyon. So Kumkoy is both resort comfort and a gateway to all the beauty of the region. The neighbouring towns of Colakli, Evrenseki and Gundogdu are also a short drive away.
How to Get from the Airport to Kumkoy
There are several ways to reach Kumkoy from Antalya Airport, but they don't all give the same comfort:
We do not run shared shuttles; we offer only private VIP transfers just for you.
- Private VIP transfer: Door-to-door, no waiting, fixed price. The most comfortable choice (~55 min).
- Taxi: Available, but meter and haggling uncertainty over a long road is tiring.
- Public transport: There is no direct line; you must change at Manavgat, then on to Kumkoy. Tiring with suitcases and kids in tow.
- Car rental: It gives freedom, but parking and directions after a tiring arrival aren't for everyone.
Whether you search for a Kumkoy hotel transfer, a transfer to a resort near Side or a flight-tracked private transfer, they describe the same journey. We provide door-to-door, fixed-price transport to every hotel in Kumkoy.
Distances and Times from Kumkoy to Key Places
Approximate distances and times from Kumkoy to notable places:
| Place | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport | ~55 km | ~55 min |
| Ancient city of Side | ~5 km | ~10 min |
| Central Manavgat | ~9 km | ~15 min |
| Manavgat Waterfall | ~12 km | ~18 min |
| Sorgun | ~8 km | ~12 min |
| Titreyengol | ~10 km | ~15 min |
| Koprulu Canyon (Beskonak) | ~28 km | ~38 min |
| Antalya city centre | ~65 km | ~1 hour |
Transfers to Areas Around Kumkoy
We provide the same comfortable, fixed-price private transfer to the coastal towns near Kumkoy too:
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Kumkoy Transfer Prices: Affordable and VIP
Whether you're after a cheap airport transfer or won't compromise on comfort, you're in the right place. On our Antalya Airport Kumkoy transfer the price is per vehicle, not per person — so for families or groups the cost per head stays low. Parking, motorway and tunnel fees are included; there are no hidden charges, no night surcharge and no meter surprises.
VIP here isn't overblown luxury, just the standard you deserve: a clean Mercedes Vito or Sprinter, free Wi-Fi and water, a name-sign meet and greet, flight tracking and the first child seat free. No prepayment; you pay the driver in the car when the trip ends. Seeing your current Kumkoy transfer price takes seconds — enter your date and passenger count and your exact fare appears.
Kumkoy to Airport Return Transfer
When the holiday ends, the way back should be just as easy. Our Kumkoy airport transfer works both ways: on your departure day your driver picks you up from the hotel, calculates the pickup time from your flight and the day's traffic, so you neither wait too early nor run late. You don't need to look for a separate company for your hotel to airport transfer.
Book the round trip in a single reservation — one WhatsApp message is enough. The same fixed price and no-prepayment terms apply on the way back too; you pay the driver in the car. Even for late-night departures there is no night surcharge. Reserve your Kumkoy return transfer today and keep your departure day stress-free.
Most of our guests book both the airport–hotel and the return journey together. For Kumkoy you can arrange a return transfer in a single booking and set your departure pickup time in advance.
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📅 Last Updated: July 2026 · This page is updated regularly.