After a long flight, once you have your suitcases and step outside, the only thing on your mind is to reach that long beach and the sea. Mahmutlar is a town at the eastern end of Alanya, set between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean, known for its kilometres of seafront promenade and its multicultural, year-round community. From Antalya Airport (AYT) it is a road of about 145 kilometres; but Gazipasa Airport (GZP) is only 31 kilometres away. You travel with a driver waiting for you with your name on a sign, with no detours, at a fixed price and rested.
See Your Web-Only PriceWhat Kind of Place Is Mahmutlar?
Mahmutlar is a coastal town at the eastern end of Alanya, toward Gazipasa, that has grown quickly in recent years. What sets it apart from Alanya's other towns is that it is a place lived in year-round: with kilometres of seafront promenade, cafés, restaurants, weekly markets and a resident foreign community from Russia, Germany, Scandinavia and many other countries, it has a multicultural atmosphere all its own.
Here life is not only about hotels; shops, cafés and local life are woven together. Seeing people walking on the seafront path in the morning, watching the sunset over the Mediterranean in the evening, is an everyday thing here. When you book your Antalya Airport to Mahmutlar transfer in advance, you cover the long road in comfort and arrive right at your door.
A Multicultural Town: Year-Round Life in Mahmutlar
What truly makes Mahmutlar special is its multicultural character. It is Alanya's largest neighbourhood, and a significant part of its population is made up of foreigners who live here all year. So Mahmutlar stays lively in every season, not just summer; its cafés, restaurants and shops stay open, its streets alive.
This gives the town a warm, easy feel. Sitting in a café where several languages are heard, walking through a neighbourhood where neighbours from different countries live side by side along the shore, is ordinary in Mahmutlar. Holidaymakers and homeowners alike love this harmonious setting; and we bring you to this lively town in comfort from the very first minute.
One of the town's most loved traditions is its weekly markets: every Tuesday and Saturday the Mahmutlar market lines up stalls of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, olives, spices and textiles. These days, when locals and long-settled foreigners haggle at the same stall, are among the moments that best show the town's daily life.
Mahmutlar Beach and Seafront Life
The first thing that comes to mind with Mahmutlar is its long, calm beach. Being far from the city centre, it stays quieter than other beaches even in high season; this means a peaceful time by the sea. The shore has both sandy and rocky stretches, and the water is warm enough to swim in for much of the year.
The walking and cycling path along the shore is one of the town's most loved features. Early in the morning you often see people walking or jogging here, and toward evening, others sitting on the benches watching the sunset over the Mediterranean. The beach cafés and tea gardens are a pleasant stop at any hour.
Common Mistakes with Mahmutlar Transfers (and Fixes)
Going to a town far from the airport can tire the start of the holiday if poorly planned:
- Mistake: Going by shared shuttle. Fix: Instead of a journey stretched by stops at dozens of hotels along the Alanya road, go directly to your hotel in your own car; don't spend hours on the road.
- Mistake: Not thinking about which airport to land at. Fix: Mahmutlar is only 31 km from Gazipasa (GZP); if you can find a flight landing there, the road drops below an hour.
- Mistake: A small car for a big family. Fix: With a spacious Mercedes Sprinter, everyone and all the suitcases fit comfortably; one child seat is free, extra seats at a fair charge.
Antalya Airport – Mahmutlar: Distance and Time
When planning an Antalya Airport to Mahmutlar transfer, the distance is about 145 kilometres and the drive roughly 2 hours. For anyone asking how far Mahmutlar is from Antalya airport and how many hours it takes: about 145 km and two hours from AYT, but only 40 minutes from Gazipasa (GZP). Mahmutlar is east of the airport, past Alanya toward Gazipasa; just twelve kilometres from central Alanya. Where shared shuttles stretch this route to three to five hours, your private, door-to-door transfer goes direct with meet and greet and flight monitoring; if your flight is delayed your driver tracks it and waits at no extra cost, and you pay the driver on arrival.
There is an important advantage here: Mahmutlar is only about 31 kilometres, roughly 40 minutes, from Gazipasa Airport (GZP). If you can find a flight landing at Gazipasa, your journey is much shorter. We take you from either airport to your door at a fixed price; and if you land at Gazipasa (GZP) instead, we bring you to your door at the same fixed price.
Our Vehicles and the Comfort of the Ride
Mahmutlar is one of the furthest resorts from the airport, so on a two-hour drive the comfort of the vehicle becomes the real start of your holiday; we choose the fleet carefully to your group size and luggage load. 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).
Our vehicles offer free Wi-Fi, water and a one child seat; with air conditioning and a spacious interior, on the long road it becomes a ride where your child can sleep peacefully while you rest. Just note the baby seat, child seat or booster you need when booking.
Places to Visit Around Mahmutlar
Laertes and Naula Ancient Cities
A side of Mahmutlar skipped in most guides is the ancient cities right in and around the town. Naula Ancient City, in the middle of the town, with its Hellenistic bath and cistern remains; and Laertes Ancient City, on the slopes of the Taurus Mountains at the entrance of the Dim Valley, with its theatre and temples, are a favourite stop for history lovers.
Syedra Ancient City
Just east of Mahmutlar, past Kargicak, on a hilltop above the village of Seki, rises Syedra Ancient City. From this commanding position over the sea, the coast from Alanya to Gazipasa could be watched in ancient times. With its colonnaded street, cisterns, bath and mosaic remains, Syedra is one of the most striking historical stops around Mahmutlar; entry is free, just bring comfortable shoes.
Dim River, Sapadere Canyon and Alanya
On the nature side, the icy Dim River and the Dim Cave within it are a place locals also go to cool off on hot summer days; a little further, Sapadere Canyon awaits with its waterfalls and walking paths. To the west, Alanya Castle, the Red Tower, Damlatas Cave and Cleopatra Beach are a short drive away. We provide private transfer right to your address to all these spots with the same comfort.
How to Get from the Airport to Mahmutlar
There are several ways to reach Mahmutlar, but they don't all give the same comfort:
- Private VIP transfer: Straight to your hotel door, no waiting, fixed price. The most comfortable choice on a long road (~2 hours / ~40 min from GZP).
- Shared shuttle (other companies): It looks cheap, but other operators' shared shuttles stop at hotels all along the Alanya road and can drag the journey out to three or four hours. We do not run shared shuttles; we offer only your own private VIP transfer.
- Taxi: Available, but the taxi fare climbs on the meter over this long road and haggling is tiring; our fixed price is set upfront and is often the cheaper choice.
- Public transport: First to the Alanya bus station, then by minibus; hard for a family with luggage and children.
Whether you search for a Mahmutlar hotel transfer, an Alanya–Mahmutlar transfer or a Gazipasa–Mahmutlar transfer, they describe the same journey. We take you straight to the door of every hotel in Mahmutlar, at a fixed price.
Antalya Airport – Mahmutlar Hotels Transfer
Private transfer straight to your hotel door in Mahmutlar, at a fixed price. Choose your hotel:
Distances and Times from Mahmutlar to Key Places
Approximate distances and times from Mahmutlar to notable places:
| Place | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport | ~145 km | ~2 hours |
| Gazipasa Airport | ~31 km | ~40 min |
| Central Alanya | ~12 km | ~15 min |
| Mahmutlar Beach | 0 km | on the shore |
| Dim River | ~20 km | ~30 min |
| Sapadere Canyon | ~40 km | ~55 min |
| Alanya Castle | ~15 km | ~22 min |
| Cleopatra Beach | ~14 km | ~20 min |
Transfers to Areas Around Mahmutlar
We provide the same comfortable, fixed-price private transfer to the towns near Mahmutlar and to Gazipasa Airport too:
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Return Transfer from Mahmutlar to the Airport
When the holiday ends, the way back should feel just as easy. Our Mahmutlar airport transfer works both ways: on departure day your driver picks you up at the hotel and calculates the pickup time from your flight and that day's traffic on the Alanya road, so on the long route 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. The same fixed price and the same no-prepayment terms apply on the way back; you pay the driver in the 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. Even on a late-night landing there is no night surcharge, and our airport greeter waits with a name sign.
Contact & Price
Your Mahmutlar 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.