Antalya
A Turkish Riviera city where a walled old town meets the sea, with city beaches and ancient sites on day trips.
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Antalya is a large city on the southwest coast of Anatolia in Türkiye, and the capital of Antalya Province. It sits between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean, and it is often called the country's capital of tourism. Its old town, Kaleiçi, is a walled quarter of narrow cobbled streets, Ottoman houses and a harbor lined with hotels, bars and restaurants. The Yivli Minaret, the minaret of a Seljuk mosque decorated with dark blue and turquoise tiles, has become the city's symbol.
People come for the old town, the beaches and the ancient sites nearby. Konyaaltı and Lara are the best-known city beaches. Perge lies near the city, and the Aspendos Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, is in Serik district, about an hour's drive from Antalya. Summer is hot and dry, with sea temperatures reaching about 27°C, while winters are mild and rainy. Tourist areas are busiest in summer, but the city has tourism all year.
Antalya in five
- Stay in Kaleiçi for the old townThe walled quarter above the harbor has lanes of Ottoman houses and small guesthouses. Beaches are a short tram or taxi ride away.
- Visit the Roman sites earlyPerge and Aspendos are open-air and very hot by midday in summer. Go at opening.
- Check your visa status before booking flightsWhether you need an e-Visa for Türkiye depends on your passport. Check first and apply only on the official site, then book the flight to Antalya.Türkiye e-Visa
- Use the airport tram or a taxiA tram line links Antalya Airport with the city, so check where your flight lands and where the stop is. Taxis are simpler with luggage and late arrivals.
- Rent a car only for the coastKaleiçi, the museum and the beaches in town work without a car. Hire one for Phaselis, Olympos and the Lycian coast, where public transport is thin.
Things to do in Antalya
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Need to know
- Airport
- Antalya (AYT), about 30 min by taxi
- Getting there
- Flights from Istanbul and much of Europe
- Getting around
- Trams and buses in town; car or tours for the coast
- Best base
- Kaleiçi for history, Konyaaltı or Lara for beaches
- Time needed
- 3–5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain12 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Mild, wetJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 254 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Mild, wetFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh17°Low13°SpringMarchClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°WarmAprilClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low19°Warm, clear seaMayClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear sea
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°HotJuneClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low27°Very hotJulyClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh32°Low27°Very hotAugustClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot, warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 13 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, warm sea
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm seaOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°MildNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberRain13 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Mild, wetDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 242 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Antalya, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Antalya
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 78%
Antalya
11:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°16°78%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 22°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Tue20°17°83%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Wed20°16°23%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Thu24°14°1%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Fri21°15°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat20°14°0%Saturday: Clear. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun20°13°2%Sunday: Clear. High 20°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 2%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 49.94 TRY
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Pergeabout 30 min by carA large Roman city with colonnaded streets and a stadium.
- Aspendosabout 45 min by carOne of the best preserved Roman theaters anywhere.
- Sideabout 1.25 hours by carA Roman harbor town with a temple by the sea.Read the guide
Before you go to Antalya
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Rules for Antalya, checked
- Check whether you need a visa or e-visa for Türkiye before you book, on your government's foreign travel advice page for Türkiye.
- Antalya Museum was under reconstruction as of autumn 2025, so confirm it is open with the museum or the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality before you plan a visit.
- Buy a Halkkart for city buses and trams. The older Antkart was cancelled in 2009, and cash remains a payment option.
- Remove your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees when you enter mosques such as the Yivli Minaret Mosque; women may need a headscarf.
Plan around Antalya
Regions, e-Visa, rail and money
Read the guideCappadociaA short flight away for balloons and valleys
Read the guideIzmir and EphesusThe Aegean side, with Roman ruins
Read the guideTürkiye e-VisaCheck if your passport needs one
Read the guideGetting aroundFlights, buses and car hire compared
Read the guideTurquoise CoastÖlüdeniz, Kalkan and Kaş along the Lycian shore
Read the guideSideRoman theater and a seaside temple, east of the city
Read the guideAlanyaA castle headland and beaches further east
Read the guideAntalya FAQ
When is the best time to visit Antalya?
April, May, October and November, when it is warm enough to swim but not too hot for the ruins. July and August highs pass 34°C.
Is Kaleiçi a good place to stay in Antalya?
Yes, for history and restaurants. For long beach days, Konyaaltı or Lara put you on the sand.
How many days do you need in Antalya?
Three days covers Kaleiçi, a beach day and a Roman site. Stay longer for boat trips and the Lycian coast.
Do you need a car in Antalya?
Not for the old town, beaches and city sights, which work on foot and tram. A car helps for the Lycian coast and remote coves, though group tours cover Perge and Aspendos.
Is Antalya worth visiting in winter?
Yes for sightseeing: days are mild, ruins are quiet and snow sits on the Taurus Mountains. The sea is cool, and some beach hotels and boat trips close until spring.