Two entry points serve Alanya. One is fast and close, the other carries year-round global connections. Here is exactly how each performs door to door.
The express gateway
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP)
Located directly to the east of Alanya, GZP is the closest runway to the eastern residential belt and puts most Palm Homes properties within a short drive.
Kargıcak
25 min
Mahmutlar
30 min
Oba / City Centre
40 min
Best for: rapid access, domestic hops via Istanbul, and direct seasonal European charters.
The global hub
Antalya International Airport (AYT)
Turkey's second-busiest airport sits 125 km west of central Alanya and runs daily international traffic in every season.
Distance to central Alanya
125 km west
Route
D400 coastal highway
Transit time
1.5 – 2 hours
Best for: year-round daily direct international flights, major airlines and long-haul connections.
Ground infrastructure & arrival tips
HAVAŞ shuttles run from both terminals and are synchronised with domestic arrivals, dropping into central hubs.
Private VIP transfers in Mercedes Vito vehicles average €50–€80 for seamless door-to-door transit.
Car rental desks operate inside both arrival terminals; an international licence is accepted.
Utilities: water (ASAT) and electricity (CK Akdeniz) are connected in 1–2 business days once the Tapu is in hand.
Schools: Ted Alanya College sits centrally in Oba, alongside Turkish and international curriculum options.
Healthcare: Alanya State Research Hospital is also in Oba, with private clinics minutes away.
Palm Homes provides complimentary VIP airport transfer collection for all clients booking an exclusive property viewing tour.
Transit engine
Alanya Urban Mobility & Logistics Matrix
A · Daily urban navigation & public transit
The city bus network
Alanya operates 21 clean, fully air-conditioned, disability-friendly urban transit lines running reliably from 06:30 until midnight.
Payment infrastructure
Fares are highly economical and paid on board with contactless credit or debit cards, smartphones, or pre-paid transport cards sold at city kiosks.
The dolmuş system
Shared minibuses run high-frequency loop routes through narrower secondary streets, giving door-to-door access across Mahmutlar, Kestel and Oba.
On-demand taxis & rentals
Cabs are called from the yellow buttons mounted on neighbourhood light poles. Rental desks across central hubs open up the D400 coastal highway.
B · Intercity connectivity & airport hubs
Alanya Bus Terminal (Otogar)
2 km west of the city centre, with daily long-haul coaches to Istanbul (13 h), Ankara (9 h) and Izmir (8 h).
Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP)
The express gateway to the east. Private car or shuttle: Kargıcak 25 min, Mahmutlar 30 min, Oba & city centre 40 min.
Antalya International Airport (AYT)
The global hub 125 km west. Private transfers, shared tourist shuttles and budget HAVAŞ buses average 1.5–2 hours.
C · High-impact infrastructure projects
New Antalya–Alanya highway
An upcoming high-speed road development engineered to cut regional travel times sharply, supporting capital appreciation in nearby residential zones.
Rail expansion plans
Early frameworks include a scenic coastline tramway extension and intercity rail through Konya linking Alanya into the national high-speed network.
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Every figure on this page is verified against current Turkish legislation. For a property-specific ruling, speak directly with our Alanya legal desk.