Antalya Airport to Kemer — Night & Winter Transfer Guide 2026

1. [Night transfer prices and rates](#night-prices)

2. [Step-by-step pickup walkthrough — Terminal 2 at night](#pickup)

3. [The route at night — what is different](#night-route)

4. [Winter road conditions — the Göynük Tunnel](#winter)

5. [Sub-zone prices: Beldibi to Tekirova](#sub-zones)

6. [Comparison: day vs night journey time](#comparison)

7. [Private transfer vs alternatives for Kemer at night](#alternatives)

8. [Hotels in Kemer — sub-zone drop-off guide](#hotels)

9. [Seasonal guide — summer beach vs winter hiking](#seasonal)

10. [Luggage and oversized items](#luggage)

11. [FAQ](#faq)

Night surcharge of +30% applies to any transfer with pickup or collection time starting between 22:00 and 06:00 Turkey time (UTC+3). Example: sedan daytime €85 × 1.30 = €111 for a 23:30 arrival.

All prices fixed. Tolls included. 60 minutes free waiting. No deposit required.

Payment accepted: EUR cash (preferred), USD cash, GBP cash, Turkish Lira (TRY), Visa or Mastercard card. Pay the driver at the hotel on arrival — no online pre-payment required.

Almost all charter and package-holiday flights from Russia, Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Poland arrive at Terminal 2 (T2). Check your boarding pass — it will say "ANTALYA T2". Terminal 1 handles domestic Turkish Airlines and Pegasus flights.

Here is exactly what happens when you land at T2 for a night transfer to Kemer:

1. Land and disembark. Follow signs for "Baggage Claim" and "Arrivals". The terminal is well-signed in English and Turkish.

2. Passport control. At night (after 22:00) queues are shorter than afternoon peak — typically 10–20 minutes for EU/UK passports.

3. Collect your luggage. Baggage carousels are clearly signed by flight number. Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal — connect immediately and message your driver on WhatsApp while waiting.

4. Exit customs. Walk through the green channel (nothing to declare) unless you need the red channel.

5. Turn left after the automatic doors. When you exit through the automatic sliding doors past customs, turn left immediately. Private transfer drivers stand in the first zone on your left, before the taxi rank, each holding a printed A4 name sign with the passenger's surname. You can see the row of drivers from 20 metres.

6. Find your name sign. Your driver will be holding a sign with your surname in capital letters. Night arrivals typically have 5–15 drivers meeting passengers simultaneously — scan the signs from left to right.

7. If you cannot find your driver. Send a WhatsApp message to the number in your booking confirmation. Response time at night is under 2 minutes. Do not leave the arrivals hall — the driver may be in the car park running the engine in cold months.

8. Walk to the vehicle. The driver leads you to the car park (2–3 minutes walk from T2 Arrivals). The vehicle is pre-heated in winter. Journey to Kemer town begins immediately.

The D400 highway from the airport through Antalya city is well-lit. Past Konyaaltı, the coastal road narrows to single carriageway and becomes darker through Beldibi, Göynük, and into Kemer. Night journeys are typically 10–15 minutes faster than peak daytime because the D400 near Antalya has no traffic after 21:00.

The coastal road through Beldibi has occasional curves near the cliffs above the sea. This is a route our drivers make regularly in the dark and is not a concern — the road is in good condition and clearly marked.

At night, the driver can cover 45 km in 50 minutes. A 22:30 arrival at Antalya Airport typically means arrival at Kemer town hotel by midnight.

The Göynük Tunnel, opened in 2020, bypasses the old mountain road above Kemer entirely. The tunnel runs through the Taurus foothills at a consistent altitude of 150–200m — below the snowline and unaffected by mountain weather.

Before 2020, the old route via Tunektepe Pass (above Konyaaltı) could ice over in January–February. The tunnel route has rendered this irrelevant. Current winter route: D400 → Antalya coastal ring road → Beldibi coastal road → Göynük Tunnel → Kemer. No mountain pass, no altitude issues.

The only winter weather risk remaining on the Kemer route is localised flooding on the coastal road near Beldibi during exceptionally heavy rain (possible November–December). This is rare and typically clears within 1–2 hours. Drivers check road conditions before departure.

Snow in Kemer town (sea level) occurs perhaps once every 5–10 years — effectively never in a planning context.

Kemer district stretches along the coast with several sub-zones, each with a slightly different price from the airport:

Night surcharge applies equally to all sub-zones. Sub-zone prices for night rates are the day price +30%.

Paradoxically, night transfers to Kemer are often the fastest journeys of the day.

Licensed yellow metered taxis at the official rank outside T2 Arrivals are regulated and safe for solo travellers. The risk is from unlicensed touts who approach inside the terminal before the rank — always use the official yellow cabs or a pre-booked transfer.

The dolmuş (shared minibus) runs between Antalya city and Kemer during daytime hours, departing from the main Antalya otogar (bus station), not from the airport. At night there is no direct dolmuş service from the airport to Kemer. The dolmuş fare is €5–8 but requires a 15–20 minute taxi ride to the otogar first, then a 1.5-hour journey, and drops you at Kemer bus station (not your hotel).

For a family or group arriving after 22:00 with luggage, the private transfer wins on every dimension: fixed price, hotel drop-off, no meter anxiety, and the driver tracks your flight automatically.

See also: Antalya Airport Night Transfer Guide for detailed guidance on all after-dark transfers from the airport.

Kemer's resort strip runs 20 km along the coast with distinct sub-zones. Here are the main hotels per zone and what to expect at drop-off:

Beldibi (35 km from airport, ~28 min): The first Kemer sub-zone. Hotels here include TUI Blue Beldibi and Papillon Zeugma. The entrance road from the D400 is a short 300m driveway. No gate security at most Beldibi hotels — the driver drops directly at the hotel lobby.

Göynük (40 km, ~32 min): Hillside and beachfront mix. Rixos Sungate Port Royal has a guarded entrance — the driver registers at the gate, which adds 3–5 minutes. If arriving after midnight, the gate agent may ask for booking confirmation; have your hotel name ready.

Kemer town (45 km, ~38 min): Marina Hotel, Kemer Holiday Club, Ramada Hotel Kemer. The town centre has narrow streets near the marina. Standard sedan fits everywhere; minibuses may use the wider approach road.

Çamyuva (48 km, ~43 min): Paloma Orsan Kemer Resort has a long palm-lined entrance drive (400m). Driver proceeds to the main lobby. Large resort with 24-hour reception — late arrivals handled efficiently.

Tekirova (55 km, ~53 min): Maxx Royal Kemer Resort is the flagship resort here. Maxx Royal has a VIP entrance process — security checks all vehicles entering the resort perimeter. Allow an extra 5 minutes at the gate. Club Med Kemer (Phaselis) is just outside Tekirova and has a similar guarded entrance.

All sub-zone prices are listed in the table above. Night surcharge applies equally to all sub-zones.

Kemer operates year-round but the character and transfer demand shift by month:

June–August (peak beach season): Daytime transfers take 55–70 minutes due to D400 congestion. Charter flights from Germany, Russia, UK, and Poland arrive throughout the day and into the evening. Book your transfer 24–48 hours in advance during this period — driver availability is high but evening slots fill quickly.

September–October: The best shoulder season. Water temperature still warm (23–25°C), fewer crowds, airport transfers take 38–45 minutes even during peak hours. Many all-inclusive resorts reduce rates significantly. October brings early hikers and trekking groups heading for the Lycian Way.

November–March (hiking and off-season): Charter flights continue but on reduced schedules — most arrive in the evening or late night, making night transfers the norm. Transfer time drops to 35–42 minutes. Some large all-inclusive hotels (Club Med Kemer, Rixos Sungate) reduce capacity from November to March; boutique hotels in Kemer town remain open year-round. The Taurus Mountain trails are ideal for day hikes in January–March: 12–16°C, clear skies.

April–May: Spring re-opening season. Hotels reopen and resorts staff up. Easter and early-May arrivals are common from northern European markets. Transfer demand spikes around Easter week — book 3–7 days in advance during this period.

Year-round note: the Göynük Tunnel operates 24 hours every day of the year, eliminating any seasonal road risk.

Standard allowance per vehicle:

Oversized items:

If you have more luggage than standard capacity, book a minivan rather than two sedans — it is cheaper and keeps your group together.

Kemer is a genuine year-round destination, though its character shifts significantly between seasons. In summer (June–September) it is a beach resort; in winter it becomes a hiking and trekking base for the Taurus Mountains.

Hiking season (October–April): The Lycian Way long-distance trail passes through the Kemer area. The coastal section from Phaselis (ancient ruins accessible by car from Kemer) north through Tekirova is one of the best-maintained trail segments. Day-hike conditions are ideal in January–March: 12–16°C, clear skies, no summer heat.

Hotels in winter: Many large all-inclusive hotels in Kemer (Club Med, Rixos Sungate) reduce capacity or close between November and March. Boutique hotels in Kemer town remain open year-round. Book accommodation in advance as choices narrow in off-season.

Transfers in winter: Same price, same route, faster journey. Winter transfers benefit from the Göynük Tunnel (year-round operation) and the empty D400. A December Kemer transfer can take 35 minutes — genuinely faster than a summer city taxi.

Child seats: Free child seats on request — infant (0–13 kg), toddler (9–18 kg), booster (15–36 kg). Specify the child's age and weight at booking. The shorter journey time in winter makes it easy for young children.

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