Antalya Airport vs Gazipaşa: Which to Fly Into for Alanya?

Most visitors flying to Alanya have two airport options: Antalya Airport (AYT) and Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP). The difference matters more than most people expect, and choosing wrong can cost you 1-2 hours of your holiday.

📍 GAZIPAŞA AIRPORT (GZP) ▸ Distance to Alanya centre: 65 km ▸ Transfer time: ~45 minutes ▸ Airport size: Small, regional ▸ Best for: Faster arrival, less stress

Gazipaşa is the closest airport to Alanya. Immigration is quick, the terminal is small, and you are in your hotel room in under an hour. The only downside: fewer airlines and routes, mostly charter and seasonal flights from Central and Northern Europe.

✈️ ANTALYA AIRPORT (AYT) ▸ Distance to Alanya centre: 135 km ▸ Transfer time: ~90 minutes ▸ Airport size: Large, international ▸ Best for: More flight options, year-round connections

Antalya Airport serves many more destinations, budget airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, direct flights from the UK, Germany, Russia, and beyond. But the extra 70 km adds up: you are looking at 90 minutes by private transfer, or 2.5-3 hours by shared shuttle due to multiple stops along the way.

🏆 WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Simple rule: always search both airports when booking flights. If Gazipaşa (GZP) has a flight from your city at a reasonable price, take it. You will arrive faster, with less hassle.

If you fly into Antalya (AYT), book a private transfer rather than a shared shuttle. The time difference between private (90 min) and shared (2.5-3 hours) is significant, especially on the first and last days of your holiday.