Antalya Airport to Kaş Mountain Road Transfer Guide 2026

1. [Transfer prices and vehicles](#prices)

2. [The route: three distinct sections](#route)

3. [The mountain section (Finike to Kaş) — what to expect](#mountain)

4. [Is the road safe? What the data says](#safety)

5. [Night transfers to Kaş](#night)

6. [Winter road conditions](#winter)

7. [Motion sickness prevention](#motion-sickness)

8. [Step-by-step pickup walkthrough](#pickup)

9. [Hotels and accommodation in Kaş](#hotels)

10. [Seasonal guide and traffic patterns](#seasonal)

11. [Language and communication](#language)

12. [Return transfers: Kaş to airport](#return)

13. [FAQ](#faq)

All prices fixed. Night surcharge example: sedan daytime €220 × 1.30 = €286 sedan. Include tolls, Terminal 2 meet and greet, 60 minutes free waiting. Pay driver at destination. EUR/USD/GBP/TRY cash or card (Visa/Mastercard accepted).

Section 1 — Airport to Kemer (45 km, ~45 min): D400 highway west from Terminal 2. Well-lit dual carriageway through Antalya city and suburbs. The road becomes a coastal single carriageway after Konyaaltı, winding through the Beldibi pine forest and into Kemer. The Göynük Tunnel is used for the final approach to Kemer.

Section 2 — Kemer to Finike (~80 km, 60–70 min): The D400 continues southwest, passing through Kumluca. This section is quieter — two-lane, occasional villages, sea views near Çavuş and Gelidonya. The road is straightforward with a 70–80 km/h practical limit.

Section 3 — Finike to Kaş (~50 km, 50 min daytime): The dramatic section. The D400 leaves the flat coastal plain and climbs into the Taurus foothills above Finike. The road rises to 400m with 9 numbered hairpin bends on the ascent and 4 on the descent into Kaş harbour. Views of the Mediterranean and the Lycian islands open up on clear days. The descent into Kaş harbour is equally scenic. This section requires confident mountain driving — our drivers know it well.

The Finike–Kaş mountain section is the defining feature of this transfer. It is not like Kemer's Göynük Tunnel route or the flat D400 east to Belek. Here is what actually happens:

Passengers who have never been on a mountain road sometimes find the elevation and bends more dramatic than expected. If you are uncertain, take the medication advice in the section below.

The D400 mountain section between Finike and Kaş is maintained by the Turkish Highways directorate and is classified as a national highway. Annual fatality statistics for this section are low — typical of rural mountain roads with light traffic.

Guard rails are present on most exposed sections; some stretches have older concrete barriers or none, which is normal for Turkish mountain roads built before modern standards. Our drivers have driven this section hundreds of times and are comfortable at the appropriate speed (40–50 km/h through hairpins).

The road has not closed due to weather conditions more than once in the past three years. Winter snow is possible above 400m in January–February; the section is typically passable within hours of any snowfall, and our drivers carry chains when snow is forecast.

Night surcharge (+30%): sedan daytime €220 × 1.30 = €286 sedan. Applies to pickups starting 22:00–06:00.

Night journey time: allow 200+ minutes. The D400 from the airport is faster at night (no Antalya traffic), but the Finike–Kaş mountain section is slower after dark — 70 minutes instead of 50 minutes for that section alone.

If you arrive at Antalya Airport at 22:30, you can expect to reach Kaş at approximately 02:00–02:30. Most Kaş accommodation operates 24-hour check-in or leaves a key; confirm with your hotel.

Night driving on the mountain section: the route is unlit but familiar to our drivers. Oncoming traffic is rare after 22:00.

The Finike–Kaş mountain section sees occasional ice and snow above 400m in January–February. The Turkish Highways authority grits the road after snowfall. Our drivers monitor conditions via the road authorities and carry winter equipment.

In practice, the road very rarely closes completely. Delays of 30–60 minutes while a gritter passes are the most common outcome. If you are travelling in January–February and have a tight schedule (early flight connection), allow extra time and discuss conditions with us when booking.

The rest of the route (D400 from Antalya to Finike) is at sea level and unaffected by mountain weather.

The mountain section involves 35 minutes of winding road at daytime pace (70 minutes at night). Passengers with a tendency to motion sickness should:

Follow these steps from the aircraft door to the transfer vehicle:

Step 1 — Disembark and follow signs to passport control. From the gate, follow the "Passport Control / Pasaport Kontrol" signs. T2 is large — allow 10–15 minutes from gate to passport hall.

Step 2 — Passport / e-Gate control. EU passport holders can use the e-Gate lanes (the biometric kiosks on the right). Non-EU travellers queue at staffed booths. Average wait: 5–15 minutes outside peak season, 25–35 minutes in July–August.

Step 3 — Baggage claim. Check the screens for your flight number and carousel number. Baggage on T2 typically arrives 15–20 minutes after touchdown.

Step 4 — Customs exit. Walk through the green customs channel if you have nothing to declare. Nothing to pay for personal luggage on holiday.

Step 5 — Turn left in the arrivals hall. Immediately after passing through the automatic sliding doors from customs, turn left. The private transfer meeting zone is the first area on your left — a row of drivers each holding a printed A4 name sign. The yellow taxi rank is outside the building to the right.

Step 6 — Find your driver. Your driver holds a sign with your surname in large text. The waiting zone is visible from 20 metres — you will see a row of uniformed drivers. If your surname is unusual, look carefully — names are transliterated from your booking.

Step 7 — WhatsApp fallback. If you cannot find your driver within 5 minutes of entering the arrivals hall, send a WhatsApp to the number in your booking confirmation. The dispatch team responds within 2 minutes. Do not exit the building or approach the taxi rank — wait inside.

Step 8 — Vehicle and departure. Your driver escorts you to the vehicle, loads luggage, and confirms your destination address in Kaş. The journey begins.

The arrivals hall has free Wi-Fi (network: "AYT Free WiFi" — connect in the baggage hall while waiting). Use this to message your driver and check the transfer confirmation before the mountain section.

Kaş has a very different accommodation profile from Belek or Side — no large all-inclusive complexes, mostly boutique guesthouses and small hotels in and around the old town. This affects the transfer experience.

Hideaway Hotel Kaş: Perched on the hillside above the old town with panoramic sea views. Access via a steep narrow lane off Uzun Çarşı Street. Sedan vehicles reach the hotel gate; larger vans must drop off at the top of the lane. Book a sedan for this property.

Aquapark Hotel Kaş: Larger than most Kaş properties, located 2 km east of the centre on the Çukurbağ Peninsula road. Vehicle access is straightforward — wide driveway with a staffed entrance. Minivan transfers work well here.

Manzara Otel: Boutique property directly on the old town harbour front. Car access is possible via the main harbour road, but parking is very limited in season. Your driver will pull up briefly to unload — the check-in desk is inside and the team is accustomed to this.

Old-town guesthouses (Uzun Çarşı area): Many small guesthouses are on Kaş's famous boutique shopping street, which is pedestrian-only after 09:00. Drivers drop off at the top of the street (2 minutes on foot to most doors). Confirm your exact address at booking so the driver can identify the nearest vehicle drop-off point.

VIP Sedan recommendation: For old-town narrow-street hotels, the VIP sedan is ideal — smaller turning radius than a minivan, air conditioning, and premium comfort for the 3-hour mountain road journey. Recommended for couples staying in the old town.

Whichever property you are staying at, confirm the exact address in the booking form — Kaş addresses can be ambiguous on sat-nav systems.

April–June (shoulder season): D400 from the airport flows freely. The Finike–Kaş mountain section takes 50 minutes consistently. Kaş itself is quieter — easier parking, fewer boats at the harbour. Best months for the transfer in terms of journey time and comfort.

July–August (peak season): Antalya city traffic on the D400 between the airport and Kemer adds 15–20 minutes in the morning check-out period (09:00–11:00 on Saturdays particularly). Allow 190 minutes total in peak July–August. The mountain section is unaffected by city traffic — it remains 50–55 minutes in daylight. Book the Kaş transfer at least 2 weeks in advance in August; driver availability from this distance is limited.

September–October: Excellent conditions. Warm sea, less traffic, Kaş dive season still fully open. Journey time returns to ${kas.min} minutes consistently.

November–March (winter): D400 flows freely; journey time is ${kas.min} minutes or less except in January–February when the Finike–Kaş section above 400m can see morning ice. The sun sets early (17:00–17:30) — many arrivals that are "afternoon" in summer become night transfers in winter. Check whether your arrival time triggers the 22:00–06:00 night surcharge.

Kaş attracts a more independent international traveller than mass-market Belek or Lara, and English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, and the transfer industry. Our drivers to Kaş have sufficient English for the transfer journey — they can confirm your name, destination, and any stops you need.

If there is any communication difficulty during the journey, use Google Translate on your phone (download the Turkish language pack before travel for offline use — internet signal on the mountain section can be intermittent). Most transfers to Kaş are completed without any language barrier.

Your booking confirmation includes a WhatsApp number. Use this for any pre-arrival queries in English (or Turkish, Russian, or German). The dispatch team is multilingual and responds within business hours.

Russian-speaking drivers are available on request — state this in the booking notes. This is relevant for many Kaş visitors, as the town has been popular with Russian independent travellers for decades.

Return trip: Kaş to Antalya Airport. Same price: €220 sedan, €280 minivan. For a 10:00 flight, pickup at 04:00–04:15 (allows 3 hours at the airport + 155 minutes travel time).

Night rate applies to pre-06:00 pickups: €286 sedan.

The mountain section on the return (Kaş → Finike) is the ascent from the other side — same time, same experience. Book the return well in advance; driver availability in Kaş town is limited on peak departure days.

Kaş is one of Turkey's most beloved independent travel destinations — a small harbour town of 8,000 permanent residents that swells to 40,000+ in summer. The town sits on a rocky peninsula with views across to the Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis) 2 km offshore.

Diving: Kaş is Turkey's diving capital. The clear Aegean-adjacent water, warm summer temperatures, and numerous wrecks (including a WWII aeroplane and a Hellenistic trading ship) attract divers from Europe and North America. Professional dive centres on the harbour front offer PADI courses and daily dive trips.

Ancient ruins: The Lycian Way — Turkey's best long-distance hiking trail — passes through Kaş. The ancient Lycian town of Antiphellos occupies the hillside above modern Kaş; a 1,500-seat rock theatre and numerous Lycian tombs are accessible within 10 minutes' walk from the main square.

Shopping: Kaş has a distinct craft and boutique culture compared to mass-market Lara or Belek. Locally designed jewellery (silver and turquoise), ceramics, Turkish kilims, and leather goods are available in the old town lanes.

Kastellorizo day trip: A 20-minute ferry from Kaş harbour runs to the tiny Greek island of Kastellorizo (Meis) daily in summer. This is a unique opportunity — one of the few places where you can take a day trip between Turkey and Greece easily.

Child seats for the Kaş transfer: 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. For the 2.5-hour journey to Kaş, child seats are particularly important — the mountain section is not suitable for a child sitting on a lap.

Bus: Kamil Koç and Metro buses run from Antalya otogar to Kaş. From the airport you need to reach the otogar first (20 min + taxi). Total door-to-door: 5+ hours. Last buses depart at approximately 20:00 — no night service to Kaş.

Rental car: The most flexible option for independent travellers staying a week+. The mountain section (Finike–Kaş) is manageable for confident drivers in daylight. At night, the unlit hairpins require extra caution. Parking in Kaş old town is very limited; the town is walkable once you arrive.

Private transfer: Best for arrivals and departures. Fixed price, experienced driver on the mountain road, door to door. Per-person cost for 3 passengers in a sedan is comparable to car rental for a short stay.

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