Gazipaşa or Antalya Airport for Alanya? Distance, Flights and Transfers Compared (2026)
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) is the closer airport for Alanya: about 40 km from the town centre, a 40–55 minute drive. Antalya Airport (AYT) is about 125 km away, 100–130 minutes by car, but it has far more flights from far more cities. If a good flight goes to Gazipaşa, take it; if not, land in Antalya and book the drive in advance.
Gazipaşa and Antalya airports compared
The two airports side by side for a trip to Alanya's town centre (figures checked in October 2026):
| Gazipaşa-Alanya (GZP) | Antalya (AYT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to Alanya | About 40 km | About 125 km |
| Drive time | 40–55 minutes | 100–130 minutes |
| Flights | A short list: Istanbul, Ankara and a few cities in Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Russia | One of Turkey's busiest airports, with direct flights from most of Europe and beyond |
| Taxi on the meter | Roughly 3,000 TL | Roughly 6,300 TL |
| Bus | Havaş shuttle after arriving flights, about 350 TL, about 1 hour to Alanya bus station | No direct bus: city bus to Antalya bus station, then a coach, 4 hours or more |
| Private transfer | Fixed price per vehicle, shown before you book | Fixed price per vehicle, shown before you book |
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport: the short drive
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport lies on the coast south-east of Alanya, in the district of Gazipaşa. It is a small airport, so the walk from the plane to the exit is short. The road into Alanya follows the D400 coast road west through Kargıcak, Mahmutlar and Kestel, which makes the hotels east of the town centre the closest of all.
The catch is the choice of flights. In 2026 Gazipaşa has scheduled flights from Istanbul (both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen) and Ankara, and from a few cities in Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Russia. Airlines change their routes and days from one season to the next, so check that your airline flies there on your dates before you plan around it.
Havaş shuttle bus
Havaş buses leave after arriving flights and stop along the coast road at Kargıcak, Mahmutlar, Kestel and Tosmur before ending at Alanya's bus station (otogar), about an hour later. The fare is about 350 TL per person (October 2026), paid at the Havaş stand outside the terminal. From the bus station you still need a taxi or a dolmuş to your hotel.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. Gazipaşa and Alanya are among Antalya's outer districts, whose taxi tariff has been 60 TL to start plus 70 TL per kilometre since 23 March 2026, with a 250 TL minimum for short trips. To Alanya's town centre that comes to roughly 3,000 TL on the meter; this is our arithmetic, not a published fare.
Private transfer
Your driver waits at the exit with a name sign and drives you straight to your hotel. The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person, and you see it before you book: enter Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport and your hotel in the booking form.
Antalya Airport: more flights, a longer drive
Antalya Airport is the gateway to the Turkish Riviera, with direct flights from most of Europe and many cities beyond it, all year round. That choice of flights, and often lower fares, is why most holidaymakers bound for Alanya still land there.
The price is the drive: about 125 km east along the D400, past Belek, Side and Manavgat, which takes 100 to 130 minutes in normal traffic. No city bus goes to Alanya. The cheapest way is bus 600 to Antalya's bus station and a coach from there, which takes 4 hours or more with the change. A taxi comes to roughly 6,300 TL on the meter, on Antalya's city tariff of 40 TL to start plus 50 TL per kilometre. Our Antalya Airport to Alanya transfer page compares these options in detail, and the Antalya Airport transfer page explains the terminals and where your driver waits.
Which airport is better for your hotel?
- Mahmutlar, Kargıcak and Kestel: east of the town centre, on the Gazipaşa side. From Gazipaşa you are there in well under an hour; from Antalya the drive takes about two hours or more.
- Alanya town centre, Oba, Tosmur and Cikcilli: about 40 km from Gazipaşa and about 125 km from Antalya.
- Konaklı, Avsallar, Türkler and Okurcalar: west of the centre, on the road from Antalya. Gazipaşa is still the nearer airport, but the closer your hotel is to Okurcalar, the less time you save by landing there.
Compare the whole journey, not only the flight. A direct flight into Gazipaşa saves you about an hour on the road each way. A cheaper or better-timed flight into Antalya can still be the better choice, especially if the Gazipaşa option means a change of plane in Istanbul.
Flying home from Alanya
For an international flight from Antalya, leave your hotel in Alanya about 5 hours before departure: about two hours on the road, about 3 hours at the airport, and a margin for summer traffic. For Gazipaşa, about 3 hours before departure is usually enough, as the drive is under an hour. Add your flight number when you book, so the driver takes you to the right terminal in Antalya.
Transfers from both airports
Transfer3E drives from both airports to every hotel in and around Alanya, from Okurcalar to Mahmutlar and Kargıcak. With your flight number we track your flight, and the driver waits at the exit with a name sign. Waiting is free for 90 minutes after landing, you pay the driver in cash in Turkish lira, euros or US dollars, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup. Landing late? Our guide to the late-night transfer from Antalya Airport to Alanya covers night arrivals.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gazipaşa Airport from Alanya?
About 40 km to the town centre, 40 to 55 minutes by car along the D400 coast road. Mahmutlar and Kargıcak, east of the centre, are closer still.
How far is Antalya Airport from Alanya?
About 125 km, 100 to 130 minutes by car along the D400. Hotels west of Alanya, such as Okurcalar and Avsallar, are a little closer to Antalya.
Is there a bus from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya?
Yes. Havaş buses leave after arriving flights and run along the coast to Alanya bus station in about an hour, for about 350 TL (October 2026). They stop at Kargıcak, Mahmutlar, Kestel and Tosmur on the way.
How much is a taxi from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya?
Roughly 3,000 TL on the meter to the town centre, on the tariff of Antalya's outer districts: 60 TL to start plus 70 TL per kilometre since 23 March 2026.
Which airport has more flights?
Antalya, by far. Gazipaşa has a short list of scheduled routes, mainly from Istanbul and Ankara and a few cities in northern and western Europe, so check your dates before you plan around it.
Can I fly into Gazipaşa and home from Antalya?
Yes, if the flights suit you. Book a transfer for each trip; each has its own fixed price per vehicle.
Do you pick up at Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport?
Yes. Enter Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport and your hotel in the booking form to see the fixed price before you book. The driver tracks your flight and waits at the exit with a name sign.
