When you arrive in Side, you are met not just by a hotel, but by a two-thousand-year-old Mediterranean story. A fixed-price, no-prepayment, door-to-door private VIP transfer from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Side — about 65 kilometres covered in roughly an hour, in a car that is yours alone, in peace. From the airport you follow the D400 coastal road east toward Side, the Mediterranean on one side and orange groves on the other.
See Your Web-Only Price →Where History Meets the Sea: Side
The Ancient City, Temple of Apollo and Harbour
Arriving in Side is not like arriving at an ordinary resort. With the sunset view of the Temple of Apollo, the atmosphere of the ancient harbour and kilometres of sandy beaches, Side is one of Antalya's most special corners. While Kemer is known for nature, Alanya for its castle and Kundu for luxury resorts, Side's identity is the meeting of history, sea and family holiday on the same peninsula.
Manavgat Waterfall and Surrounding Nature
Part of Antalya's Manavgat district, Side is built on a peninsula on the Mediterranean shore. Its name means 'pomegranate' — abundance — in the ancient Luwian language; it was one of the most important harbour cities of the Pamphylia region. Today it carries that same abundance through resorts among ancient ruins and long beaches. When you book your Antalya Airport to Side transfer in advance, you step into this story without tiring.
Side Transfer Comfort: Turn an Hour's Road into Rest
Side is about an hour from the airport; poorly planned, that road can tire you. We turn this hour into the calm first moment of your holiday. With our Side VIP transfer and Side private transfer, we meet you not as a passenger, but as a guest arriving at the ancient city.
- Flight-tracked meet & greet: Our greeter meets you at the exit with a name sign while you collect your bags. Many portals cap waiting time at 60-90 minutes; we set no limit — if your flight is late or passport control drags on, our greeter meets you, with no extra charge. We track your flight live and wait for you at the exit with your name, even if it's delayed. 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.
- Entirely private: No touring other hotels in a shuttle; we go straight to your hotel in Side.
- A lounge in motion: Free Wi-Fi, ice-cold water and a first child seat make an hour's road pleasant.
- A scenic ride: We set the air conditioning to your liking and head towards Side along Antalya's coastline, in comfort.
Common Mistakes with Side Transfers (and Fixes)
An hour's road can feel much longer with small mistakes:
- Mistake: Taking the first taxi at the airport. Fix: Pre-book a fixed-price transfer; no 'meter surprise' at the end of a long road.
- Mistake: A shared shuttle touring hotels in Colakli, Kumkoy and beyond for hours. Fix: Go straight to your hotel in your own car.
- Mistake: A small car for a big family. Fix: With a Mercedes Vito or Sprinter, everyone and every suitcase fits comfortably.
Antalya Airport – Side: Distance and Time
Wondering how far Side is from Antalya Airport and how long it takes? You will find the exact distance and time below.
When planning an Antalya Airport to Side transfer, the distance is about 65 kilometres and the drive roughly an hour. Side is east of Antalya; leaving the airport you head towards Manavgat, following the coast. One feature of Side is that it is not alone but a wide holiday area together with its surrounding resorts: Colakli, Evrenseki, Kumkoy, Gundogdu, Sorgun and Titreyengol all line the same coastal strip.
So when we say 'Side transfer', we mean the ancient city together with all the hotels in these towns. We take you straight to the door of each one, at one fixed fare.
Our Vehicles and the Comfort of the Ride
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). Whether a family transfer or a group transfer, air conditioning, generous luggage space and meticulous cleanliness come as standard.
Our vehicles offer free Wi-Fi, water and a first child seat; an hour's road passes pleasantly even for a family with children. Just note the baby seat, child seat or booster you need when booking.
Side: A Holiday in the Shadow of the Ancient City
What sets Side apart is the interweaving of holiday and history. Side Ancient City, with its Roman-era theatre, colonnaded streets and seaside temples, is one of Turkey's most impressive open-air museums. The Temple of Apollo is almost Side's emblem; at sunset, with its columns facing the sea, it is the region's most photographed spot, and in recent years it stands out for evening visits too. The grand Side Ancient Theatre, the agora, Side Harbour and the Side Museum are a few steps away. The peninsula's narrow streets are full of boutique cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Side is not only stone and history; nature around it is generous too. The Manavgat Waterfall, the Manavgat River famed for its boat trips, and the cool waters of Green Canyon are a short excursion away. Along the coast stretch the resorts of Titreyengol and Sorgun among pine forests. With venues like Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection, Barut Hemera, Arum Barut Collection, Crystal Sunset and Side Star, the region is one of the centres of all-inclusive holidays.
That is why Side suits both history lovers and families wanting the sea and child-friendly hotels; it is one of the few places where you can walk through an ancient theatre and end your day on a fine-sand beach.
How to Get from the Airport to Side
Booking your Antalya airport transfer to Side in advance is cheaper than the taxi queue and comes with a fixed price. There are several ways to reach Side 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 (~1 hour).
- Taxi: Available 24/7, but with meter and haggling uncertainty over a long distance.
- Public transport: A change first to Manavgat, then a Side minibus; hard for a family with luggage and children.
- Car rental: It gives freedom, but parking and directions after a tiring arrival aren't for everyone.
Whether you search for a Side hotel transfer, an Antalya Side transfer or a flight-tracked private transfer, they describe the same journey. We provide door-to-door, fixed-price transport to every hotel in Side and its surroundings.
Antalya Airport – Side Hotels Transfer
Door-to-door, fixed-price private transfer to your hotel in Side and around. Choose your hotel:
Transfers to Areas Around Side
We provide the same comfortable, fixed-price private transfer to the neighbouring towns along Side's coastal strip too:
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Side 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 Side 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 Side transfer price takes seconds — enter your date and passenger count and your exact fare appears.
Side to Airport Return Transfer
When the holiday ends, the way back should be just as easy. Our Side 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 Side return transfer today and keep your departure day stress-free.
Most guests book the outbound and return together. You can plan your Side round-trip in one booking; on your departure day the driver picks you up from your hotel and gets you to the airport in good time, so you never miss your flight.
Contact & Booking
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📅 Last Updated: July 2026 · This page is updated regularly.