Flights from London to Antalya

London to Antalya flights land at Antalya Airport (AYT), the gateway to the Turkish Riviera.

Direct flights to Antalya leave from four London airports: Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted. British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com, TUI Airways and Wizz Air fly the route direct, alongside Turkish airlines.

Over the last few days, the cheapest London to Antalya flight found on Opodo was £28. Fares change with your dates, so comparing a few days around your trip can find you a lower price.

Turkish and leisure airlines share the direct flights between London and Antalya with the UK carriers: SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Mavi Gök Airlines and Southwind Airlines all fly the route.

SunExpress and Pegasus Airlines also fly from Antalya to other cities in Turkey, useful if you want to combine the coast with a city break.

Antalya is a beach and sightseeing destination for most of the year. How the months compare:

• May: Antalya celebrates its flower festival, a colourful event with a parade, performances and dancing
• July and August: the busiest months, with the widest choice of departures from London, and the hottest, with temperatures peaking at 35°C
• November: the cheapest time to go and ideal for a winter break, with temperatures still around 21°C and, in most years, only five days of rain in the month

Direct flights from London to Antalya leave from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton and Stansted, so you can pick the airport nearest to you.

London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is 30 miles south of London. Ways to get there:

• By train: frequent Gatwick Express services from London Victoria, taking 30 minutes
• By coach: National Express or easyBus services between Victoria Coach Station and the airport
• By taxi: around 90 minutes, depending on traffic

London Heathrow Airport

Heathrow is about 25km west of central London. Ways to get there:

• By train: the Heathrow Express from Paddington or the Elizabeth line across central London
• By Tube: the Piccadilly line runs straight to the airport

London Luton Airport

Luton Airport is 28 miles north of central London, in Bedfordshire, just off the M1 motorway. Ways to get there:

• By train: frequent fast trains from London St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway station, taking 37 minutes on average
• By coach: National Express and Green Line services from central London, taking 50 minutes
• By car: leave the M1 at junction 10, with long-stay and short-stay car parks at the airport

London Stansted Airport

Stansted is 40 miles north-east of central London, in Essex. Ways to get there:

• By train: 47 minutes on frequent Stansted Express services from Liverpool Street Station
• By coach: easyBus and National Express services from Victoria Coach Station, taking between 85 and 100 minutes
• By car: leave the M11 at junction 8 and follow the signs to the airport

Antalya Airport is the city's one main airport, about 13km from the centre, with international flights and domestic services. Ways to get into Antalya:

• By tram: line T1A runs from the airport to the city. Buy a ticket before boarding, and allow about 60 minutes to Fatih Station
• By bus: public bus lines 600 and 800 serve the airport, and Havaş shuttles take around 45 minutes into the centre
• By taxi: taxis wait outside the terminal buildings, and the transfer takes around 30 minutes

Antalya combines an old walled town with beaches and Roman sites. Places to visit:

• Kaleiçi: the historic old town, a maze of narrow streets with Ottoman houses and small hotels
• Old harbour: the place for a cold drink as the sun sets behind the mountains across the bay
• Antalya Archaeological Museum: statues and finds from the ancient cities of the region, ideal for an introduction to Turkish history
• Hadrian's Gate: the triple Roman arch built for the emperor's visit, the main entrance to Kaleiçi
• Düden Waterfalls: the lower falls drop straight from the cliffs into the Mediterranean
• Konyaaltı Beach: the long pebble beach west of the centre, with views of the Taurus Mountains