Okurcalar is a large tourist town at the western entrance to Alanya, right on the border of Manavgat and Alanya, known for the big holiday villages lined along the shore. With the golden sand of Incekum, water parks and a weekly market, it is a lively place whose population multiplies through the summer. The road of about 95 kilometres from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Okurcalar is covered with a driver waiting for you with your name on a sign, with no detours, at a fixed price; since most large resorts are set back from the main road, we drop you not on the road, but right at your hotel reception.
See Your Web-Only PriceWhat Kind of Place Is Okurcalar?
Okurcalar, administratively part of Alanya, is a large tourist town at the western end of the coastal strip between Side and Alanya. About thirty kilometres from central Alanya, it is known mostly for its beachfront holiday villages with large gardens. Okurcalar is not as busy as Side, but it is known for its big hotels, and its population multiplies four or five times through the summer.
One side of the town is tourism, the other still greenhouse farming; so it is common to see green greenhouses and gardens behind the large hotels. The day for guests here usually passes between hotel, beach and water park; in the evenings, there is shopping at the Alara Grand Bazaar or a short trip to Alanya. When you book your Antalya Airport to Okurcalar transfer in advance, you cover the road from the airport to this lively coast in one go, without transfers.
Okurcalar Beach and Incekum
The first thing that comes to mind with Okurcalar is its wide sandy beach and Incekum right beside it. Incekum takes its name from its fine, golden sand; with its shallow, clear sea it is well suited especially to families with children. The facilities, beach cafés and water sports along the shore offer plenty of choice for those who want to spend the day by the sea.
A little further, Karaburun Beach, with its two-kilometre sands, and the blue-flag Alara (Yuzevler) Beach on the Avsallar side are part of the same coastline. Seeing people out for a walk on the shore early in the morning, or sitting by the sea toward evening, is an ordinary sight here.
Alara Grand Bazaar and Water Planet
Alara Grand Bazaar
The most distinctive thing setting Okurcalar apart from other coastal towns is the Alara Grand Bazaar on the D400 coast road. In this covered bazaar, considered the largest between Antalya and Alanya, leather goods, textiles, bags, souvenirs and jewellery line up side by side. A large part of the tourists staying in the area stop here at least once during their holiday to shop; haggling is part of the experience.
Water Planet Aquapark
For families with children, the area's most loved spot is Water Planet Aquapark, famous for its slides. This water park, which comes to many tourists' minds when Okurcalar is mentioned, is one of the town's liveliest spots for families looking for a day of fun. Many guests visit Water Planet during the day and spend the evening at the Alara Grand Bazaar.
Common Errors with the Okurcalar Transfer
Going to large resorts set back from the main road, scattered along side roads, can tire the start of the holiday if poorly planned:
- Mistake: Setting off on a crowded shuttle. Fix: Instead of a shared van pausing at every hotel along the Incekum shore road, go directly to your hotel in your own car.
- Mistake: Getting off on the main road and walking to the resort with your luggage. Fix: Facilities in Okurcalar can be set back from the main road; we drop you not on the road, but right at the reception door.
- Mistake: Ordering a small car when there is lots of luggage. Fix: With a spacious Mercedes Sprinter, everyone and all the suitcases fit comfortably; one child seat is free, extra seats at a fair charge; families with a baby can request an infant seat and older children a booster at booking.
Antalya Airport – Okurcalar: Distance and Time
The distance between Antalya Airport and Okurcalar is about 95 kilometres, and the drive averages 1 hour 30 minutes. For anyone asking how far Okurcalar is from Antalya airport and how long the transfer takes: about 95 km and an hour and a half from AYT, or roughly an hour from Gazipasa (GZP). Okurcalar is east of the airport, past Side toward Alanya, neighbouring Cenger and Avsallar; about thirty kilometres from central Alanya.
After the exit, a route mostly along the motorway and coast road awaits you. Going directly, you are at your hotel in Okurcalar about an hour and a half after the airport; in a shared shuttle, that time easily stretches with the stops in between.
The Gazipasa Airport Alternative
Okurcalar is within reasonable distance of two airports. Besides Antalya Airport, Gazipasa Airport (GZP) on the Alanya side is also about 70 kilometres, one hour away. If your flight lands at Gazipasa, the road is a little shorter. We take you from either airport at a fixed price, straight to your hotel door, whether you land at Antalya (AYT) or Gazipasa (GZP).
Our Vehicles and the Comfort of the Ride
Since most guests coming to Okurcalar are larger families and groups, we have varied our fleet accordingly. For a couple or small family, the Mercedes Vito Maybach First Class and Vito Business Class are comfortable for up to 5; for a family or group of friends with plenty of luggage, the Mercedes Sprinter Group Comfort and Group Business offer a roomy interior and large boot for up to 13.
On a resort holiday the luggage is usually a lot; so we suggest choosing the vehicle by total volume with your bags, not just by headcount. All our vehicles have free Wi-Fi, water and a one child seat; thanks to air conditioning and a spacious interior, the long road turns into a comfortable ride where a child can sleep. Just note the baby seat, child seat or booster you need when booking.
Places to Visit Around Okurcalar
Alara Han, Alara Castle and Thermal Springs
Within Okurcalar's bounds, on the bank of the Alara River, stand the Seljuk-era Alara Han and the hilltop Alara Castle; the area's strongest historical heritage. A short trip to Alara Han adds a different break to a hotel holiday. The area is also known for its thermal springs; some hotels nearby use these hot-water sources in their spa and wellness services. To explore the Alara area in more detail, you can also see our Cenger transfer page.
Jeep Safari, Rafting and Boat Tours
Okurcalar is also loved as a starting point for trips around. Jeep safari tours leaving the area reach by off-road vehicle into the villages and highlands on the slopes of the Taurus Mountains; rafting and boat tours toward Koprulu Canyon and Green Canyon offer a cool escape in the stifling summer heat. Between the days at the hotel, these day trips add movement to the holiday.
Side, Manavgat and Alanya
To the west, Side Ancient City and the Temple of Apollo, Manavgat Waterfall and the Manavgat River are a short trip away. To the east, Alanya Castle, the Red Tower, Damlatas Cave and its bazaar; since Okurcalar is close to Alanya, you can easily explore both sides. We provide private transfer to the door all along the Alara-stream shore with the same comfort.
How to Get from the Airport to Okurcalar
There are several ways to reach Okurcalar, but they don't all give the same comfort:
- Private VIP transfer: Straight to your hotel reception, no waiting, fixed price. The most comfortable choice on a long road (~1h 30min). True door-to-door service — from the arrivals gate straight to your hotel entrance.
- Shared shuttle (other companies): It looks cheap, but other operators' shared shuttles stop at hotels along the coast road and can drag the journey out to three hours. We do not run shared shuttles; we offer only your own private VIP transfer.
- Taxi: Easy to find; still, the taxi fare runs on a meter and haggling wears out a tired traveller. With us it is a fixed price with no hidden fees, set upfront and usually cheaper on this long road.
- Public transport: First to the Manavgat or Alanya bus station, then by minibus; hard for a family with luggage and children.
Whether you search for an Okurcalar hotel transfer, an Alanya–Okurcalar transfer or a Manavgat–Okurcalar transfer, they describe the same journey. We take you straight to the door of every hotel in Okurcalar, at a fixed price.
Antalya Airport – Okurcalar Hotels Transfer
Private transfer straight to your hotel reception in Okurcalar, at a fixed price. Choose your hotel:
Distances and Times from Okurcalar to Key Places
Approximate distances and times from Okurcalar to notable places:
| Place | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport | ~95 km | ~1h 30min |
| Gazipasa Airport | ~70 km | ~1 hour |
| Incekum Beach | ~3 km | ~5 min |
| Alara Grand Bazaar | ~2 km | ~4 min |
| Water Planet Aquapark | ~2 km | ~4 min |
| Alara Han | ~9 km | ~13 min |
| Side Ancient City | ~25 km | ~30 min |
| Central Alanya | ~30 km | ~35 min |
Transfers to Areas Around Okurcalar
We provide the same comfortable, fixed-price private transfer to the towns near Okurcalar too:
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Most of our guests book both the airport–hotel and the return journey together. For Okurcalar you can arrange a return transfer in a single booking and set your departure pickup time in advance.
Your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign — a free meet and greet — and walks you to the vehicle for your Okurcalar transfer.
Return Transfer from Okurcalar to the Airport
When the holiday ends, the way back should feel just as easy. Our Okurcalar airport transfer works both ways: on departure day your driver picks you up at the hotel reception and calculates the pickup time from your flight and that day's traffic on the coast road, 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 Okurcalar 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.