Traveling with Children from Antalya Airport: Complete Transfer Guide 2026

AntalyaTransfers provides three types of child seat at no extra charge. You must request the correct type at booking — the seat is fitted in the vehicle before pickup.

How to request: at booking, enter the child's age or weight in the "Special requirements" field. The system assigns the correct seat type. If you have more than one child, enter both ages.

Turkish law: Turkey requires children under 135 cm or 36 kg to use an appropriate child restraint in all vehicles. Our drivers always have the correct seat installed for your booking.

What if you forget to request? Contact support via WhatsApp as soon as you realise — if there is time before the booking, a seat can be added. If you are already at the airport without a seat booked, message immediately — drivers sometimes carry a spare.

Bringing your own seat: if you prefer your own seat from home, this is perfectly fine. Tell the driver at pickup and they will install it. Most car seats fit standard ISOFIX anchors.

The right vehicle depends on the number of children, amount of luggage, and whether you have a pushchair.

### Sedan — for small families (2 adults + 1 child)

A sedan fits 3 passengers + 3 suitcases + 3 cabin bags. With a child seat installed in the rear, you effectively have 2 adult seats + 1 child seat. A folded pushchair fits in the boot alongside 2 standard suitcases. Sedans are good for: couple with 1 baby, couple with 1 toddler.

### Minivan — for most families (2 adults + 2+ children)

A minivan fits 6 passengers + 6 suitcases. With 2 child seats in the rear, you have 4 adult-equivalent seats. A full-size folded buggy fits in the boot with 4–5 suitcases. Recommended for: any family with 2 or more children, any family with a non-folding pushchair, any family with a large amount of holiday luggage.

### VIP Sedan — for luxury family arrivals

A Mercedes E-Class or similar has a larger boot than a standard sedan. Suitable for: 2 adults, 1–2 children, minimal luggage. Prices from €130 to Belek.

This is the question most parents want answered before they book.

Lightweight folding buggies (Maclaren, Yoyo, Babyzen): fold to approximately 50×30 cm. Fit in any sedan boot alongside normal luggage.

Standard folding pushchairs (Bugaboo Bee, iCandy Raspberry): fold to approximately 80×50×30 cm. Fit in sedan boots with reduced luggage — if you have 2 large suitcases, book a minivan to be safe.

Large travel systems (Bugaboo Fox, Silver Cross Surf, iCandy Peach): fold to 80×70×50 cm typically. These do NOT reliably fit in sedan boots with 2 large suitcases. Book a minivan.

Non-folding large prams: require a minivan. Note this at booking.

Travel cots: A compact travel cot (JolliBaby, LittleLife) fits in a sedan boot. A full-size travel cot typically requires a minivan.

When in doubt: book a minivan. The cost difference is small and the peace of mind is worth it.

A significant number of charter flights from the UK, Russia, Germany, and Poland arrive at Antalya after 22:00. For families, a midnight arrival with exhausted children is a specific challenge. Here is how to handle it.

Night surcharge: 30% applies to transfers departing the airport between 22:00 and 06:00. Always shown at booking.

Vehicles are climate-controlled: in summer, Antalya at midnight is still 28–30°C. The vehicle air conditioning is on from the moment you get in.

Carrying a sleeping child: tell the driver before you approach the vehicle. Most drivers are experienced parents themselves and will not start the engine until the child is settled. The journey is smooth motorway driving — no potholes, no sudden stops.

Journey times at night: all routes are faster at night. Belek is 38–40 minutes instead of 45; Side is 55–58 minutes instead of 65; Alanya is 75–80 minutes instead of 90.

On arrival at the hotel: night reception staff at all major Turkish all-inclusive resorts are experienced with late family arrivals. Your room will be ready. Most 5-star hotels have 24-hour room service — if children need food at 02:00, it is available.

If a baby needs a nappy change: the driver will stop at a petrol station on request at any time. Service stations on the D400 have basic facilities. The stop will be 2–3 minutes.

Tip for parents: if your child has milk or formula needs, pack enough for the transfer plus 2 hours. Turkish supermarkets stock European baby formula brands (Aptamil, Hipp, Nutrilon) but not always the exact variety you use at home.

Parents understandably worry about long transfers with young children. Here is a realistic assessment:

Motion sickness: the Kemer and Kaş routes have winding coastal sections. If your child is prone to travel sickness, give anti-nausea medication 30–45 minutes before the expected airport departure, sit them in a front-facing window seat, and ask the driver to take corners slowly. For Kaş specifically — the 45-minute mountain coastal section after Kemer — consider this carefully for young children who are very sensitive.

Entertainment: bring a charged tablet and headphones. The route through the flat agricultural plain east to Belek and Side can be monotonous for older children — but most will sleep in a dark, cool car.

At baggage reclaim: with a pushchair, use the wide baggage conveyor lanes (marked with wheelchair symbols). Trolleys are available free of charge near the carousel.

Customs with children: green channel for families with standard holiday luggage. No need to remove children from pushchairs at the X-ray point — push them through the pedestrian gate next to the belt.

Feeding before you exit customs: there are small shops airside in Terminal 2 with basic snacks and drinks. If a baby needs a feed, the first 10 minutes after landing in the terminal is the easiest time to do it — rather than in the arrivals hall with a waiting driver.

Finding your driver: exit through the automatic sliding doors, turn left. Your driver holds a sign with your name. If you have a sleeping child in a pushchair, the driver will come to you — do not feel you need to rush.

Baby changing: there are baby changing facilities in Terminal 2 toilets, accessible from the arrivals hall. Use them before finding your driver if needed.

### Newborns (0–3 months)

Infant carriers are available. A newborn in a car seat sleeping through a 45-minute Belek transfer is a realistic expectation. Bring enough formula or feeding supplies.

### Toddlers (1–3 years)

Most challenging age for long transfers. Forward-facing seat is essential. Bring a tablet, snacks, and a favourite toy. For Side or Alanya, a rest stop is strongly recommended. The night transfer (where they will sleep) is genuinely the easiest option for this age group.

### Primary school age (4–11)

Booster seat required. Children this age are usually fine for any Antalya route. A charged tablet with downloaded content (no reliance on mobile data) keeps them occupied.

### Teenagers

No child seat required over 135 cm. Genuinely easy — standard adult transfer.

1. Choose the right vehicle — minivan for 2+ children, non-folding pram, or 4 suitcases or more.

2. Request child seat(s) — specify type or child age/weight. Do this at booking, not after.

3. Enter flight number — driver tracks your flight; night arrivals are automatically adjusted.

4. Note special requirements — twin buggy, wheelchair alongside children, CPAP machine, medical equipment.

5. Set WhatsApp number — you will receive driver details 2 hours before landing.

6. Pack the night bag accessibly — nappies, formula, wipes in your hand luggage, not in the hold suitcase.

7. Confirm terminal — check your boarding pass for T1 or T2 at Antalya Airport.