Getting Around Alanya: Buses, Dolmuş, Taxis & Transfers

Alanya has three main public transport options: buses, dolmuş (shared minibuses), and taxis. For longer distances (airports and day trips), private transfers are available.

🚌 PUBLIC BUSES Routes: 21 lines covering most neighbourhoods Hours: 06:30-midnight Payment: AlanyaKart (reloadable card) or cash Fleet: Air-conditioned with marked stops

The bus network covers central Alanya, Mahmutlar, Oba, Kestel, and other suburbs. Stops include route maps.

🚐 DOLMUŞ (SHARED MINIBUS) Routes: Fixed routes with flexible stops Payment: Cash (Turkish Lira), typically 15-30 TL Hours: Generally 07:00-22:00

Dolmuş minibuses follow set routes but pick up and drop off anywhere along the way. Routes connect Alanya centre with Dim Çayı, Mahmutlar, Oba, Konaklı, and surrounding areas.

🚕 TAXIS Colour: Yellow, metered Metered: Yes Availability: Taxi stands near hotels, beaches, and the harbour Night rates apply after midnight

✈️ AIRPORT DISTANCES Antalya Airport (AYT): ~135 km, ~90 min by private transfer Gazipaşa Airport (GZP): ~65 km, ~45 min by private transfer Shared shuttles from AYT: 2.5-3 hours (multiple stops)

📚 SOURCES Alanya Belediyesi T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı, Alanya