Antalya Airport to Kaş Transfer: Complete Guide 2026

1. Distance and Journey Time

2. Vehicle Prices

3. Step-by-Step Pickup Walkthrough

4. Hotels and Accommodation in Kaş

5. The Scenic D400 Drive

6. Private Transfer vs Taxi vs Bus

7. Night Transfer

8. Seasonal Guide

9. Travelling with Children

10. Language and Communication

11. FAQ

Antalya Airport to Kaş is 200 km via the D400 west through Antalya city, then continuing on the coastal highway through Kemer, Finike, and Demre before reaching Kaş.

Journey time: 155 minutes (130–150 minutes typical; 180 minutes in July–August peak). The road is mountainous from Kemer onwards — winding coastal sections where the speed limit drops to 50–60 km/h add around 20 minutes compared with a naive estimate.

Worst-case: allow 180 minutes in July–August when Antalya city traffic plus Kemer holiday congestion combine. Night arrivals typically complete in 140 minutes with clear roads.

For long routes like Kaş, a minivan split between 4–6 people works out at €47–€70 per person — considerably less than an individual taxi or car hire for the day.

Oversized luggage — golf bags, surfboards, bicycle boxes, wheelchair — request an accessible vehicle or roof-rack vehicle at booking; no extra charge for one oversized item.

Most charter and international flights arrive at Terminal 2. Domestic Turkish Airlines and Pegasus flights use Terminal 1. Your boarding pass says "ANTALYA T2" or "ANTALYA T1" — check before landing.

Terminal 2 — step by step:

1. Land and follow signs to "Baggage Claim / Arrivals" on the ground floor.

2. Collect luggage from the carousel. The arrivals hall has free Wi-Fi — connect and send a WhatsApp to your driver while waiting for bags.

3. Pass through customs (usually 2–5 minutes, EU/UK passports in the fast lane on the right).

4. Walk through the automatic sliding doors into the main arrivals concourse.

5. Turn left immediately. Private transfer drivers wait in the first zone on your left, before the taxi rank, each holding a printed A4 name sign.

6. Your driver holds a sign with your surname in capital letters. The row of drivers is visible from 20 metres — you cannot miss it.

7. If you cannot see your driver: send a WhatsApp to the number in your booking confirmation — response is typically prompt. Do not approach taxi touts who call out to you.

Terminal 1 (domestic arrivals):

Exit the arrivals hall on the ground floor. Private drivers wait immediately past the automatic exit doors on the right-hand side, holding name signs. The taxi rank is further right — do not confuse it with the private transfer zone.

Free waiting time: 60 minutes from the actual landing time shown by the flight tracker. Delays are monitored automatically — your driver adjusts without any action needed from you.

Kaş has no large all-inclusive resorts. Accommodation is almost entirely boutique hotels, pensions, and small guesthouses — which is precisely why independent travellers choose it.

Notable hotels served:

Important drop-off note for Kaş old town: The historic centre of Kaş is built on a narrow Lycian peninsula with cobbled streets 2–3 metres wide. Door-to-door delivery inside the old quarter is not possible by any vehicle. Your driver will drop you at the harbour edge or the old town vehicle entrance (50–200 metres from most hotels). This is standard for all transfer companies and taxis — not a limitation of private transfers specifically.

If your hotel is outside the old town — on the hillside above or on the Çukurbağ peninsula — the driver can reach the door directly.

The transfer from Antalya to Kaş passes through 200 km of Turkey's most varied coastal and mountain scenery. Arriving in daylight is recommended if your schedule allows.

The mountain section from Kemer to Kaş (km 45–200) involves continuous bends. Speed is limited to 50–60 km/h through many sections — this is the reason journey time estimates that ignore the mountain road are inaccurate.

Licensed yellow metered taxis at the official rank are legitimate, but a 200 km journey to Kaş is where overcharging is most common — drivers have been documented charging €400–500 to tourists unfamiliar with Turkish distances. The metered rate is legal but the meter reads very high on a 2-hour mountain route.

The otogar (intercity bus) option requires: (1) a separate transfer or taxi from the airport to Antalya bus station (20 minutes, €15–25), (2) a 3.5-hour bus journey with stops, (3) a local taxi in Kaş. Total luggage handling: three separate loading events.

Night surcharge: +30% applies to all pickups between 22:00 and 06:00. Sedan daytime €220 × 1.30 = €286 for a night pickup. Minivan night rate: €364.

The mountain road from Kemer to Kaş is driven safely at night — our drivers do this route 4–6 nights per week in high season and know every bend. Road conditions are actually better at night (no tourist buses, fewer tractors on the coastal sections).

What to expect on a night arrival: the D400 through Antalya city is well-lit as far as Kemer. After Kemer the coastal road has limited street lighting but is well-maintained tarmac throughout. Journey time at night: 135–145 minutes (typically faster than daytime due to no city traffic).

Driver tracking: the same flight-monitoring system operates 24 hours. Book in advance for night arrivals — the driver pool for 00:00–05:00 pickups is smaller and fills up faster in July–August.

July–August (diving peak): Kaş is Turkey's most popular dive destination and July–August fills the town to capacity. Book your transfer 5–7 days ahead — last-minute availability drops sharply. Journey time is at its longest: 165–180 minutes due to Antalya city and Kemer resort traffic. Early morning arrivals (before 08:00) are 20 minutes faster as the checkout rush has not yet started.

June and September: Excellent visibility for diving, warm sea (28°C), fewer crowds than peak. Transfer journey: 140–155 minutes. Book 2–3 days ahead.

October: Sailing season in Kaş — gulets and private yachts fill the marina. Transfers are busier than you might expect for a shoulder month. The road is clear and journey time returns to ${kas.min} minutes.

Spring (March–May): Wildflower season and hiking demand from European visitors. The Finike citrus orchards are in bloom. Journey time: 130–145 minutes. Booking 1 day ahead is usually sufficient.

November–February (winter low season): Kaş is quiet but never closed — many boutique hotels stay open, and several dive schools operate year-round. The road remains fully open (no snow on the coastal D400 below 500m). Journey time drops to 125–135 minutes with no traffic — the fastest time of year. Same-day booking often available.

Child seats: infant (0–13 kg), toddler (9–18 kg), and booster (15–36 kg) seats are available at no extra charge — request at booking. Specify your child's age and weight when booking — do not leave this to chance, especially in July–August when seats book up. For late-night arrivals with a baby, the vehicle is climate-controlled and quiet; the driver will not play music unless asked.

Motion sickness warning — important for Kaş: After Kemer (45 minutes into the journey), the coastal road enters a continuous series of bends and hairpin turns through the Taurus mountains. This section lasts 90 minutes until Kaş. Children who are prone to car sickness should take medication before the journey (consult your pharmacist). Request a window seat, and ask the driver to keep a window slightly open if needed.

Rest stop options: Finike town at km 150 has roadside cafes, public toilets, and a small supermarket. The journey is 100 minutes in at that point — a natural halfway stop for families. Tell the driver at the start that you would like a Finike stop; there is no extra charge.

Toddlers and very young children: The 130–150 minute journey is manageable for toddlers 2+ with snacks, a tablet, and a brief rest stop. For infants under 12 months, a night transfer (child sleeping) is often easier than a daytime transfer during feeding schedules.

Booking lead time: In July–August, book your transfer at least 5 days ahead if you need a child seat — they are the first item to run out in the vehicle fleet.

English is the working language for all bookings and all airport communication. Your driver will have sufficient English to confirm the destination, handle the drop-off, and manage any basic requests.

Russian-speaking drivers: Kaş attracts significant numbers of Russian and Ukrainian yacht tourists each summer. Russian-speaking drivers are available on request — note this in the booking comments field.

If communication is difficult: WhatsApp the booking number (shown in your confirmation) — the dispatch team responds in English, Russian, and Turkish as quickly as possible. Google Translate works well for Turkish; point the camera mode at any written sign.

Name sign procedure: Your driver holds a printed A4 sign with your surname in capital letters. If your name has a non-Latin spelling (Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese), your booking confirmation will show the transliterated Latin version that appears on the sign.

Payment communication: Prices are fixed and agreed at booking — no negotiation with the driver required. The driver will confirm the amount in EUR when you reach your destination.

1. Book well in advance — Kaş has limited drivers. In high season, book 5–7 days ahead.

2. Confirm exact address — Kaş has no large resort; give the exact hotel name and street. If your hotel is inside the old town, the driver knows the harbour drop-off point.

3. Consider arrival time — daytime arrivals let you enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery. Night is safe but unscenic.

4. Return transfer — book both legs together for convenience. Return from Kaş is the same fixed price.

5. Group travel: a €280 minivan for 6 people costs only €47 per person each way.

See also: Antalya Airport Transfer Guide 2026 · Transfer Prices 2026 · Airport to Kemer Transfer · Airport to Alanya Transfer

Payment: made securely online by card (Visa, Mastercard) at booking and charged in EUR. No payment to the driver is required.