Antalya Airport to Side Hotels Transfer Guide 2026 — All Resorts
Side is one of the Turkish Riviera's most distinctive destinations — an ancient Roman town built on a peninsula, surrounded by modern 5-star all-inclusive resorts on the Sorgun pine forest beaches and Side town beach. The resort zone stretches from Calista Luxury Resort in the west (on the Belek–Side border) to the hotels east of Side town centre. Transfers from Antalya Airport follow the D400 dual carriageway east for 65 km. This guide covers every major hotel in the Side zone with hotel-specific access notes.
Quick Answer
Transfers from Antalya Airport to Side hotels: €100 sedan (1–3 pax) or €130 minivan (up to 8). Journey: 65 km, 65 minutes via D400 east. Major hotels: Voyage Sorgun (Sorgun Beach, pine forest access road), Calista Luxury Resort (Belek/Side border), Asteria Sorgun, Barut Hemera, Amara World Paradise. Driver waits at Terminal 2 Arrivals, ground floor, left after customs in the transfer company meeting area. Night rate +30% applies 22:00–06:00.
Contents
- 1. Table of contents
- 2. Side hotels and transfer prices
- 3. Hotel-by-hotel access notes
- 4. Route: Airport to Side
- 5. Night transfers to Side
- 6. Children and families
- 7. Return transfers to airport
- 8. Comparison: private transfer vs alternatives to Side
- 9. Side: the destination and what to expect
- 10. Related transfer guides
Table of contents
1. [Side hotels and transfer prices](#hotel-prices)
2. [Hotel-by-hotel access notes](#access-notes)
3. [Route: Airport to Side](#route)
4. [Night transfers to Side](#night)
5. [Children and families](#children)
6. [Return transfers to airport](#return)
7. [FAQ](#faq)
Side hotels and transfer prices
| Hotel | Beach zone | Sedan | Minivan | Night sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyage Sorgun | Sorgun Beach | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Asteria Sorgun | Sorgun Beach | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Amara World Paradise | Side Beach | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Barut Hemera | Side Beach | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Calista Luxury Resort | Belek/Side border | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Sunprime C-Lounge | Side Centre | €100 | €130 | €130 |
| Trendy Lara (Side) | Side East | €100 | €130 | €130 |
Hotels furthest east of Side town may add €5–10 above the base price. All prices include tolls, Terminal 2 meet and greet, and 60 minutes free waiting. Pay driver at hotel. EUR/USD/GBP or Visa/Mastercard.
Hotel-by-hotel access notes
Voyage Sorgun: Accessed via a 3 km single-track road through the protected Sorgun pine forest. The turning off the main beach road is easy to miss for unfamiliar drivers. Our drivers know it well. Open entrance — no security gate.
Asteria Sorgun: Adjacent to Voyage Sorgun on Sorgun Beach. Same access road through the pine forest. Asteria has a separate driveway off the same forest road.
Calista Luxury Resort: On the western edge of the Side zone, near the Belek–Side border. Open main entrance — well-signposted from the D400.
Barut Hemera / Amara World Paradise: Accessed from the Side Beach hotel road east of Side town. Driver navigates through the resort zone road.
Side town centre hotels: Driver navigates through Side town's one-way system to hotel addresses. Note: Side old town has narrow streets accessible only by foot — hotel addresses near the Roman theatre require drop-off at the nearest car access point.
Route: Airport to Side
D400 east from Terminal 2 for 65 km. Dual carriageway for most of the distance. Exit at Manavgat/Side and follow signs to the hotel zone.
Journey time: 65 minutes in normal conditions. Peak July–August afternoons (13:00–19:00): up to 100 minutes. Night arrivals: consistently 65–60 minutes.
Night transfers to Side
Night surcharge (+30%) applies to pickups starting 22:00–06:00. Sedan: €130, minivan: €169.
Night drives to Side are smoother — the D400 is empty after 21:00 and the Side hotel zone is well-lit.
Children and families
Free child seats: infant (0–13 kg), toddler (9–18 kg), booster (15–36 kg). Request type at booking. The 65-minute drive (up to 100 min peak) benefits from preparation for young children — water and entertainment for the D400 section.
Return transfers to airport
Return: any Side hotel to Antalya Airport. Sedan €100, minivan €130. Allow 3 hours before departure. Journey 65 minutes (add 30 min peak season).
Comparison: private transfer vs alternatives to Side
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | €100 sedan | Fixed, flight tracked, door-to-door |
| Airport taxi | €160–210 metered | No flight tracking, metered with tolls |
| Public bus | €8–12 per person | Antalya city → Manavgat → dolmuş, 3+ hours |
| Hotel coach | Package-included | Fixed schedule, not available for all |
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.
Side: the destination and what to expect
Side is unique among Turkish resort zones — it is built on and around an ancient Greek and Roman city. The modern resort strip and the 2,000-year-old ruins coexist on the same peninsula.
Ancient Side: The best-preserved ancient theatre in the region (capacity 25,000) is at the entrance to the peninsula. The Temple of Apollo on the waterfront is photographed more often than any other ruin on the Turkish Mediterranean coast. The Side Museum (in a 5th-century AD bath complex) houses a collection of Roman sculpture.
Sorgun Beach: The Sorgun pine forest zone, 3 km west of Side town, has the most distinctive beach environment in the region — pine trees to the water, protected nature reserve, quieter than Side town beach. Voyage Sorgun, Asteria Sorgun, and Sunis Evren Beach Resort are the key hotels here.
Side town beach: The beaches east and west of the Side peninsula (Liman Beach and East Beach) are public and accessible. The hotels immediately on the peninsula (Sunprime, Trendy Lara) have private beach sections.
Manavgat: 5 km north of Side, Manavgat is the nearest town with a bus station, banks, large supermarkets, and a popular Sunday market. The Manavgat River waterfall is a short walk from the bus station — a popular day trip from Side hotels.
Related transfer guides
Plan your Antalya transfer with these detailed guides:
- Antalya Airport Transfer Guide 2026 — complete overview of all routes and prices
- Antalya Airport to Side Transfer — full Side route guide
- Antalya Airport Transfer Prices 2026 — full price table by destination
- Antalya Airport to Voyage Sorgun Side — Sorgun Beach access road guide
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a transfer from Antalya Airport to Side?
€100 sedan, €130 minivan. Fixed price. Night (22:00–06:00): €130 sedan.
Which Side hotel is closest to Antalya Airport?
Calista Luxury Resort (on the Belek/Side border) is approximately 5 km closer than Side town hotels. Journey time difference is about 5 minutes.
Is there a direct bus from Antalya Airport to Side?
No direct airport bus. Bus to Antalya city, then coach to Manavgat, then dolmuş to Side — total 3+ hours. Private transfer: 65 minutes door-to-door.
How do I get to Voyage Sorgun Hotel specifically?
Book with "Voyage Sorgun Hotel, Sorgun Beach" as the destination. The driver knows the pine forest access road (3 km off the main beach road) — the turning is unmarked on most sat-navs.
Does the driver know the Sorgun pine forest access road?
Yes. Our drivers are familiar with the Sorgun forest access road. Unfamiliar drivers (taxi) often miss the turning.
Is there a night surcharge to Side hotels?
Yes. +30% for pickups starting 22:00–06:00. Sedan: €130, minivan: €169.
Can I book a return transfer from a Side hotel to the airport?
Yes. Same price: €100 sedan. Driver picks up at the main hotel lobby entrance.
What payment does the driver accept?
EUR, USD, GBP cash or Visa/Mastercard. No Turkish Lira required. No deposit.
Are child seats available for Side hotel transfers?
Yes, free. Infant/toddler/booster. Request at booking.
How long is the drive to Side in peak summer?
Up to 100 minutes in July–August afternoons (13:00–19:00). Normal conditions: ${side.min} minutes. Night: ${side.min}–60 minutes.