Kumluca is a district centre in western Antalya, set a few kilometres inland on a fertile plain ringed by mountains on three sides. Its name comes from its sandy soil; once known for watermelons under its old name Sarikavak, today its greenhouses make it one of Antalya's main agricultural regions. On the plain stand the ruins of Rhodiapolis, a wealthy Lycian city, and holiday villages like Olympos, Adrasan, Cirali and Karaoz also belong to this district. Antalya Airport (AYT) is about 95 kilometres and on average 1 hour 30 minutes away, and we bring you straight to your address at a fixed price.
See Your Web-Only PriceWhat Is Kumluca Like?
Kumluca is different from the holiday resorts around it. It is neither touristy like Kemer nor purely agricultural like Elmali; it sits between the two as a district centre. Although it has a coastline, the town itself is set a few kilometres back from the sea, on the plain. So there are no large hotels or beach resorts in the centre of Kumluca; the centre is a place of trade, farming and everyday life.
The first thing that defines Kumluca is its greenhouses. The glass and plastic greenhouses running across the plain, the trucks setting off for the wholesale market early in the morning, the piles of tomatoes at the Kumluca market — these set the daily rhythm of the area. Its tomatoes are known for their flavour; two crops are taken a year, the first mostly for export. Most people coming on holiday head not for the centre of Kumluca but for its coastal villages.
Kumluca: A Greenhouse Plain and Ancient Cities
The Kumluca plain is known for its greenhouses, and for the ancient cities that rise above it. These lands lie in eastern Lycia, and the district holds more than one ancient city within its borders.
Rhodiapolis and Opramoas
Set on a hill near the centre of Kumluca, Rhodiapolis is one of Lycia's small but wealthy cities. Its best-known name is Opramoas, a 2nd-century benefactor who used his own fortune to aid many cities across Lycia. The monumental tomb built in his name carries a long inscription that is one of the most detailed records of charitable giving from the ancient world. Alongside Rhodiapolis, the district borders also hold lesser-known ancient cities like Gagae and Korydalla — mostly ruins within the pine forest, waiting to be excavated.
Karaoz, Gelidonya and the Five Islands
At the southern tip of the district, just south of Adrasan, lies Karaoz — a quiet, isolated cove known for diving. The path starting here climbs to the Gelidonya Lighthouse and the view of the Five Islands in front of it; this route is part of the Lycian Way. Karaoz and its surroundings are among the least crowded, most natural shores of Kumluca.
The Holiday Villages of Kumluca
Most people searching for Kumluca for a holiday are actually heading to the district's coastal villages. Each has its own character: Adrasan is known for its wide sandy bay, Suluada boat trips and water sports. Olympos, with its ancient city and tree-house guesthouses, is a haunt of backpackers and students. Cirali, with its loggerhead turtle beach and the eternal flames of Yanartas, is a symbol of nature conservation. Mavikent and Beykonak are settlements where farming and quiet seaside life sit side by side.
A Day in Kumluca and Local Life
In Kumluca the day starts by the clock of farming. Work begins early in the greenhouses, produce is carried by truck to the wholesale market; the shops in the town centre are busy all day. In summer, those escaping the humid heat head up to Obalar Mahallesi within the town; this cool retreat of wooden summer houses is the traditional getaway of the people of Kumluca. The local cuisine rests on the produce of the plain and the sea: greenhouse vegetables, olive-oil dishes, village meatballs and fresh fish in the coastal villages.
The Kumluca Friday Market
The place that best shows the weekly rhythm of the district is the Friday market. The covered public market in the centre is set up every Friday; in the morning, produce gathered from the greenhouses and gardens on the plain comes straight to the grower's stall. Stalls of tomatoes, peppers, citrus, olives and home-made pickles and jams stand side by side. In spring, when the citrus orchards bloom, the scent of orange blossom drifts across the market and the town. With prices below the supermarket and locals doing their weekly shopping, this market is the best place to see the everyday life of Kumluca.
Local Flavours of Kumluca
The Kumluca table rests on the produce of the plain and the sea: greenhouse vegetables, olive-oil dishes, village meatballs and fresh fish caught daily in the coastal villages. Tomatoes, peppers and citrus from the Friday market form the base of home cooking.
Down in the coastal villages, fish restaurants and the village-breakfast spots around the Adrasan stream and Olympos stand out. Kumluca's pine honey and citrus are found at the village markets.
Tips for a Kumluca Holiday
A few details make the journey easier when you come to Kumluca:
- Tip: "Kumluca" is a large district; state clearly in your booking whether you're going to the centre or to a village like Adrasan, Olympos or Karaoz. The villages are 20-30 km from the centre and on different roads.
- Tip: Buses and minibuses to the coastal villages thin out late in the evening; a private transfer is far more comfortable for night arrivals.
- Tip: In Adrasan and Olympos the hotels are scattered along the mountain and the stream; share the property name and a location link and we'll bring you to the door.
- Tip: If you need a child seat, note it in your booking — one seat is free, extra seats at a fair charge with us.
Antalya Airport to Kumluca: Distance and Time
The distance from Antalya Airport to Kumluca is about 95 kilometres, and the drive takes around 1 hour 30 minutes (it can be longer to the villages; Mavikent and Karaoz are further south). For anyone asking how far Kumluca is and how long the transfer takes: about 95 km and an hour and a half. The road leaves the airport and follows the D-400 coastal road; after passing Beldibi, Goynuk, Kemer, Camyuva and Tekirova it descends to the Kumluca plain.
Reaching the district centre is mostly flat and easy; but if you're going to a village like Adrasan, Olympos or Karaoz, the last stretch off the main road is narrow and winding. Since our driver knows which village you're going to, he takes the right turn and brings you to your address.
Our Vehicles
Guests coming to Kumluca include people arriving at the district centre for work or a visit as much as families and groups holidaying in the coastal villages. If there are two to four of you, a Mercedes Vito (Maybach First Class or Business Class) is plenty; if you're a larger group, we have Mercedes Sprinter vehicles that take up to 13. On the bends of the village roads, the Vito's road handling keeps a long journey comfortable.
Free Wi-Fi, water and one child seat are already in the car, and we don't charge for them; an infant seat for babies and a booster for older children are available on request at booking. The road can feel long in the summer heat, so the air conditioning stays on.
Return Transfer from Kumluca to the Airport
When the holiday ends, the way back should feel just as easy. Our Kumluca airport transfer works both ways: on departure day your driver picks you up at your address and works out the pickup time from your flight and the length of the road; factoring in the distance and the village roads, we leave early so there is no risk of missing the plane. 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.
How to Get From the Airport to Kumluca
There are a few ways to reach Kumluca:
- Private VIP transfer: Straight to your address, no waiting, fixed price. A meet and greet with a name sign is included, and we deliver to the district centre as well as the villages.
- Bus: Bati Antalya company buses from the Antalya bus terminal reach the centre of Kumluca; you first have to go from the airport to the city centre. For the coastal villages you change to a dolmus again in the centre.
- Taxi: Available, but over a long distance the taxi fare climbs steeply on the meter with no fixed-price guarantee. With us the price is set upfront, with no hidden fees. We also do not run shared shuttles; we offer only your own private VIP transfer.
- Car rental: Flexible for exploring the district and its villages, but driving the long road after a flight is not for everyone.
Whether you search for Kumluca centre, Adrasan, Olympos or Karaoz transfer, we provide the same fixed-price, door-to-door service to all of them. With Direct Airport Transfer you start your holiday rested, at your own door.
Kumluca Hotels – Properties We Transfer To
We provide door-to-door private transfers to hotels in and around Kumluca centre. For properties in the district's villages of Adrasan, Olympos and Cirali, see our dedicated area pages too. If where you're staying isn't listed, just message us:
Distances and Times From Kumluca
Approximate distances and times from Kumluca centre to key places:
| Place | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport | ~95 km | ~1 h 30 min |
| Rhodiapolis Ancient City | ~5 km | ~10 min |
| Adrasan | ~17 km | ~25 min |
| Olympos | ~20 km | ~30 min |
| Cirali | ~25 km | ~35 min |
| Karaoz | ~20 km | ~30 min |
| Finike | ~18 km | ~25 min |
Transfers to Areas Around Kumluca
We provide the same fixed-price private transfers to the villages of Kumluca and the surrounding areas:
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Contact & Price
Your Kumluca transfer price depends on the vehicle type, number of passengers and date; but it is always fixed, per vehicle, and free of hidden fees. However long the road takes, the amount you pay is set in advance. We know plans can change, so you can amend 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.