Antalya Airport Wheelchair & Accessible Transfer: Complete Guide 2026
Travelling with a wheelchair or reduced mobility should not be stressful. Antalya Airport Terminal 2 is a modern, well-equipped international terminal with full accessible infrastructure. The private transfer system accommodates wheelchair users, mobility scooter users, and passengers with any mobility requirement — with no surcharge. The most important thing most guides miss: airline special assistance (the PRM — Passengers with Reduced Mobility — service) adds 20–40 minutes to the post-landing process. An airport wheelchair assistant meets you at the aircraft door, helps through passport control, and assists to baggage reclaim and customs. This takes longer than a self-navigating passenger. Our standard 60-minute free waiting period is designed to cover exactly this delay. You do not need to rush. This guide covers the full picture: Terminal 2 accessible infrastructure, vehicle selection by wheelchair type, no-surcharge pricing, medical tourism context, and the specific resorts that are and are not accessible.
Quick Answer
Wheelchair transfers from Antalya Airport: no surcharge — same price as standard (Belek €80 sedan, €105 minivan). Folding wheelchair fits sedan; powered/non-folding needs minivan. Driver waits at Terminal 2 Arrivals, ground floor, exit after customs, in the transfer company meeting area, with name sign. PRM airline assistance takes 20–40 min after landing — 60 min free wait covers this. T2 is fully accessible with lifts, wide corridors, and PRM desk.
Contents
Table of Contents
1. Terminal 2 Accessible Infrastructure
2. Vehicle Selection by Wheelchair Type
3. The 60-Minute Free Wait and Airline Assistance
4. Resort and Destination Accessibility Notes
5. Medical Tourism: Hospital Transfers
6. Booking Checklist for Accessible Transfers
Terminal 2 Accessible Infrastructure
Antalya Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals is fully accessible. What you can expect:
Lifts: Available at all level changes throughout T2 arrivals, including from aircraft gate to baggage reclaim level and from baggage reclaim to the arrivals hall.
Wide corridors: All passenger corridors in T2 meet international accessibility standards. Standard electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters navigate without obstruction.
Accessible toilets: Available in the baggage reclaim area and in the arrivals hall.
Special Assistance Desk (PRM Service): Located past customs, on the right side, as you enter the arrivals hall. This is the collection point for passengers who have pre-booked airline special assistance. The desk is staffed during all flight operations.
Airport wheelchairs: Available from the special assistance desk at no charge for passengers who need help navigating to the transfer vehicle.
Passport control e-Gates: Wide enough for standard wheelchairs. Staffed lanes are available for passengers who cannot use the e-Gate.
Key detail: if you have pre-booked airline special assistance, an airport staff member will accompany you from the gate to the arrivals hall. This is the service that takes 20–40 minutes after landing — it accounts for the longer processing time versus self-navigating passengers.
Vehicle Selection by Wheelchair Type
The vehicle requirement depends on your specific mobility equipment:
| Equipment type | Vehicle required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Folding manual wheelchair | Sedan (or minivan) | Folded chair fits in sedan boot alongside standard luggage |
| Non-folding manual wheelchair | Minivan | Does not fit in sedan boot when unfolded or disassembled |
| Powered/electric wheelchair | Minivan | Weight 80–150 kg; requires minivan boot ramp support |
| Electric mobility scooter | Minivan + ramp request | Request at booking: "mobility scooter + ramp required" |
| Medical stretcher | Specialist vehicle | Request separately via support — not a standard transfer vehicle |
| Walking frame / rollator | Any sedan or minivan | Fits easily in any boot |
| Crutches / walking stick | Any sedan | No boot space issue |
How to specify at booking: in the "Special requirements" field, enter the equipment type exactly: e.g., "Powered wheelchair — minivan + ramp" or "Folding manual wheelchair — sedan fine". The system allocates the correct vehicle.
No surcharge: wheelchair passengers pay exactly the same price as any other passenger. There is no accessibility fee.
Price examples (to Belek): Sedan €80 · Minivan €105. To Lara (closest): Sedan €55 · Minivan €70.
Journey times from Antalya Airport:
- Lara Beach: 20 min typical, 30 min worst case (July–August morning hotel checkout traffic 08:00–11:00)
- Belek: 45 min typical, 55 min worst case (July–August morning checkout traffic 08:00–11:00)
- Alanya: 90 min typical, 110 min worst case (August weekend afternoons)
Price table — all vehicle types (Belek example):
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Day price (EUR) | Night price (+30%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 1–3 | 3 suitcases | €80 | €104 |
| Minivan | 1–6 | 6 suitcases | €105 | €137 |
| Sedan (Lara) | 1–3 | 3 suitcases | €55 | €72 |
| Minivan (Lara) | 1–6 | 6 suitcases | €70 | €91 |
The 60-Minute Free Wait and Airline Assistance: The Key Insight
This is the most important section for wheelchair users and it is something almost no competitor explains.
Standard private transfers include 60 minutes of free waiting after actual landing. This waiting period starts when the aircraft touches down, not when you reach the arrivals hall.
Airline special assistance (PRM service) takes 20–40 minutes from landing to reaching the arrivals hall. This includes:
- Waiting for the aircraft to fully park and doors to open (5–10 min)
- Being assisted off the aircraft via aisle chair or jetway lift (5–10 min)
- Escort through the terminal, with priority passport control (5–10 min)
- Assistance to baggage reclaim and collecting luggage (10–15 min)
Total: 25–45 minutes from landing to arrivals hall — compared to 15–30 minutes for a self-navigating passenger.
Our 60-minute free waiting window covers this entirely. You do not need to rush through the terminal. Your driver is tracking your flight and knows you landed. They will wait.
Practical recommendation: at booking, note "PRM/special assistance booked with airline — expect longer arrivals process". This flags to the driver to expect the extended window and eliminates any communication issue.
If you have not pre-booked airline assistance: contact your airline before travel. Special assistance is required to be provided free of charge by all EU-regulated airlines (EC Regulation 1107/2006). Request it when booking your flight or at least 48 hours before departure.
Resort and Destination Accessibility Notes
Not all destinations are equally accessible. This is honest information, not marketing.
Belek resorts (Cornelia, Gloria, Regnum, Rixos, Voyage, Maxx Royal): Belek's large 5-star all-inclusive resorts are almost universally flat and accessible. They were designed for high-volume family tourism and are well maintained. Wide pool areas, lift access to all floors, accessible beach areas (some with beach wheelchairs available on request), and fully accessible rooms are standard. Belek is the most accessible destination in the Antalya region for wheelchair users, due to its flat terrain and modern purpose-built resort hotels.
Lara Beach resorts: Similar to Belek — large, modern, flat resort hotels with full accessibility. The beach itself is sandy (easier than pebble for wheelchairs). Most large hotels have accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
Antalya city centre (Kaleiçi Old Town): NOT recommended for wheelchair users. The old town (Kaleiçi) is built on steep hillsides with cobblestone streets, steps, and narrow passages. The modern city centre and marina area are accessible, but the historic old town is extremely difficult.
Side town: Similar to Kaleiçi — the ancient Roman peninsula has cobblestones and uneven surfaces. Side's large resort hotels (outside the old town) are accessible. Avoid booking in the old town peninsula itself.
Kaş: steep hillside town with cobblestones. NOT suitable for wheelchair users in the town centre. The beach area is flat.
Kemer: the resort hotels are accessible. The Kemer town centre is manageable but hilly in parts.
Alanya: the castle hill is inaccessible. The beach promenade and large resort hotels are accessible.
Medical Tourism: Hospital Transfers
Antalya is an established medical tourism destination. Three JCI-accredited hospitals serve international patients:
Medical Park Antalya Hospital: one of Turkey's largest private hospitals, located in Kepez district. Accessible entrance, dedicated patient arrival area.
Liv Hospital Antalya: premium private hospital in the city centre area. International patient department with English/Russian/Arabic-speaking coordinators.
Medstar Antalya: specialist hospital, well-known for orthopaedic and cosmetic procedures.
Many patients arriving at Antalya Airport for medical treatment are post-operative or have limited mobility. Private transfer is the appropriate transport for all medical tourists — metered taxis cannot guarantee vehicle type, accessibility, or driver language.
For medical patients: specify "post-operative passenger — may need extra time entering/exiting vehicle" at booking. The driver will assist with transfers in and out of the vehicle without rushing.
Stretcher transfers: if a passenger requires a lying position rather than seated, a specialist medical transport vehicle is needed. This is NOT a standard private transfer. Contact support directly with the clinical requirements.
Payment: medical tourism patients are often travelling on medical insurance — ask for a receipt at the end of the journey for expense claims.
Booking Checklist for Accessible Transfers
Complete this checklist before booking:
1. Identify your equipment type: folding manual, non-folding, powered wheelchair, mobility scooter, or other.
2. Select vehicle: sedan for folding manual; minivan for everything else.
3. Specify in requirements: be exact — "Powered wheelchair, approx 100 kg, minivan + ramp" is better than "wheelchair".
4. Note PRM booking status: if you have booked airline special assistance, note this — it explains the extended arrivals time.
5. Destination accessibility: check the resort notes above for your destination.
6. Return transfer: book both legs. For the return, allow extra time to exit the hotel and load the vehicle.
7. Night surcharge: applies 22:00–06:00 as standard (+30%). Same rules as any transfer.
8. Child seats: available at no extra charge on request — specify infant carrier, forward-facing, or booster at booking. Must be requested in advance.
Private vs alternatives for wheelchair users:
| Option | Price | Journey time | Waiting time | Drop-off type | Night surcharge | Risk of overcharging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (sedan) | €80 | 45 min (55 min Jul–Aug) | 60 min free | Hotel entrance | +30% (€104) | None — fixed price |
| Private transfer (minivan) | €105 | 45 min (55 min Jul–Aug) | 60 min free | Hotel entrance | +30% (€137) | None — fixed price |
| Metered taxi | €80–130 | 45–55 min | No waiting | Kerbside | Varies | High — unlicensed touts common |
| Shared shuttle | €15–20 pp | 60–90 min (multi-stop) | None | Hotel entrance | Varies | Low |
Payment: made securely online by card (Visa, Mastercard) at booking and charged in EUR. No payment to the driver is required.
Night surcharge: +30% applies 22:00–06:00. Example: Belek minivan €105 × 1.30 = €137. The surcharge is shown at booking — never added afterward.
Related: Antalya Airport Transfer Guide 2026 · Medical Transfer Guide · Airport to Belek Transfer · Transfer Prices 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an extra charge for wheelchair passengers at Antalya Airport?
No. There is no surcharge for wheelchair passengers. You pay the same price as any other passenger. The only cost difference is if your wheelchair type requires a minivan rather than a sedan.
Does a folding wheelchair fit in a sedan?
Yes. A standard folding manual wheelchair (folded) fits in a sedan boot alongside 2 standard suitcases. Specify "folding manual wheelchair" at booking.
Does a powered wheelchair need a minivan?
Yes. Powered wheelchairs weigh 80–150 kg and are typically too large and heavy for a sedan boot. A minivan is required. Specify "powered wheelchair" at booking and request ramp assistance if needed.
Is Terminal 2 at Antalya Airport accessible?
Yes. Terminal 2 Arrivals is fully accessible: lifts at all level changes, wide corridors, accessible toilets, and a Special Assistance (PRM) desk past customs on the right. Airport wheelchairs are available at no charge.
My airline booked PRM assistance — will the driver wait?
Yes. Airline PRM assistance takes 20–40 minutes after landing. Our 60-minute free waiting period (starting from actual landing) covers this entirely. Note "PRM assistance booked" in your booking requirements so the driver expects the longer process.
Is Belek accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Belek's large 5-star all-inclusive resorts (Cornelia, Gloria, Regnum, Rixos, Voyage, Maxx Royal) are flat, modern, and fully accessible. Lift access, accessible rooms, and adapted beach areas are standard. Belek is the most accessible destination in the Antalya region for wheelchair users, due to its flat terrain and modern purpose-built resort hotels.
Can I book a transfer from Antalya Airport to Medical Park Hospital?
Yes. Medical Park Antalya is in Kepez district. Book as a standard transfer to the hospital address. Specify any mobility requirements. For post-operative patients, note this in requirements so the driver knows to assist with boarding.
Is Antalya old town (Kaleiçi) accessible by wheelchair?
No. Kaleiçi is built on steep hillsides with cobblestone streets, steps, and narrow passages. It is extremely difficult for wheelchair users. Modern hotels outside the old town and Konyaaltı Beach area are accessible.
Can I travel with both a wheelchair and children?
Yes. A minivan accommodates a wheelchair, child seats, and standard family luggage. Specify all requirements at booking: "powered wheelchair + 1 child seat (age 3)".
What if I need a stretcher transfer from Antalya Airport?
Stretcher transfers require a specialist medical transport vehicle — this is not a standard private transfer. Contact support directly with the clinical requirements before booking.
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