Antalya Airport (AYT) has three passenger terminals: two for international flights — Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) — and one domestic terminal for flights within Turkey. Most European holiday flights land at either T1 or T2, and your terminal is set by your airline, not by where you're going. The good news: with a private meet & greet transfer, you don't need to memorise any of it — your driver tracks your flight and meets you at your arrivals hall with a name sign.
If you've just booked flights and you're trying to work out where you'll actually come out, this guide explains how the terminals relate, roughly which airlines use which, and why it genuinely doesn't matter for your pickup.
The three terminals, in plain terms
Antalya is one of the busiest holiday airports in the Mediterranean, so it's spread across separate buildings rather than one giant hall. Here's how they break down:
- Terminal 1 (T1) — an international terminal handling arrivals and departures for flights outside Turkey.
- Terminal 2 (T2) — the second international terminal, also handling non-Turkey flights. It's typically the busier of the two during peak summer charter season.
- Domestic terminal — for flights within Turkey (for example connecting through Istanbul). If you're arriving from a Turkish city rather than direct from Europe, this is where you'll land.
T1 and T2 are close together on the same airport campus but are separate buildings — you arrive at, and leave from, whichever one your airline uses. They aren't a single terminal split into two wings, so it's worth knowing your number before departure day.
Which flights use T1 vs T2?
The terminal you use depends on your airline and the handling arrangement for your flight, and these allocations can shift season to season, so we won't pin any airline to a fixed terminal. The reliable way to be certain is simple: check your boarding pass and your airline's confirmation, which state your departure terminal, and note that your arrival terminal in Antalya is usually the same building your airline flies into.
A few practical pointers:
- Scheduled and charter carriers can be split across both international terminals, and the same airline may even use different terminals on different routes.
- Your return departure terminal is almost always the one you arrived at — but confirm on your homebound boarding pass, as changes do happen.
- If you're transiting via Istanbul on a domestic hop, you'll land at the domestic terminal, which is a short transfer from the international ones.
For a fuller walkthrough of the whole arrival process — passport control, baggage, where to find your driver — our Antalya Airport arrivals guide takes you step by step from wheels-down to the car.
How the terminals connect
The international terminals and the domestic terminal sit on the same airport site, linked by the airport's internal roads and shuttle arrangements. In everyday practice, most holidaymakers never move between terminals at all — you arrive at one, clear passport control and baggage, and walk straight out to the arrivals area to be met. You only need to think about terminal-to-terminal movement in unusual cases, such as a mixed itinerary or a very tight domestic connection.
Because the buildings are distinct, a taxi rank or car park at T1 is not the same one at T2. This is exactly where a pre-booked private transfer removes the guesswork: instead of hunting for the right rank at the right building, you're collected from your specific terminal by name.
Why your terminal doesn't change your pickup with us
Here's the part that matters most if you're reading this while planning: with a private door-to-door transfer, the terminal is our problem to solve, not yours. When you book, we take your flight number. From there:
- We track your flight in real time, so we know your actual landing time and terminal — early, late or diverted.
- Your driver is waiting inside the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name sign, so there's no wandering between buildings looking for a car.
- If your flight is delayed, waiting time is free — the driver simply adjusts and is there when you walk out.
That's the core difference from grabbing a taxi on the day: a taxi at the rank doesn't know which building you're in until you find it. A booked meet & greet driver is already positioned for you. You can read exactly how the handshake works on our meet & greet page.
Why book a private transfer with us
A private transfer from Antalya Airport is your own vehicle and your own driver — no sharing, no waiting for a coach to fill, no drop-off tour of other people's hotels. What you get:
- Meet & greet at arrivals with a name sign, whichever terminal you land at.
- A fixed price agreed at booking — no meter, no terminal surcharge, no surprises. The fare depends on distance, vehicle size and season, so the honest way to see yours is the instant quote at bookridenow.com/en; our transfer price guide explains what drives the number.
- Free flight tracking and free waiting on delays.
- Free child and infant seats on request — child seats are legally expected for young children in Turkey, and we bring the right ones so you're not juggling car seats through arrivals. Families can read more on our family transfer and child seats page.
- Licensed D2 drivers — Turkey requires a D2 licence for intercity passenger transport, and that's what we run.
- Pay on the transfer day (cash or card) or online — whichever suits you.
Heading to a specific resort? We cover the popular routes in detail, including Antalya Airport to Side, to Belek and to Alanya, and the big picture lives in our complete airport transfer guide.
Flying into Gazipaşa instead?
Not everyone lands at Antalya. If your ticket says GZP, you're arriving at Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, a much smaller single-terminal airport that's handy for the Alanya side of the coast. It has none of the T1/T2 complexity — one building, one arrivals hall — but the same meet & greet principle applies. See our Gazipaşa (GZP) transfer guide if that's your airport.
While you're on the coast
Once you've landed and settled in, the Turkish Riviera is made for day trips. If you fancy time on the water, a Green Canyon boat tour is one of the region's most photogenic outings; for something with more of a pulse, there's white-water rafting in Köprülü Canyon. We're happy to run you to and from the meeting point on any of these.
Book your transfer and forget the terminal maze
You shouldn't have to become an expert on airport buildings just to get to your hotel. Tell us your flight number and destination, and we'll be waiting at the right terminal with your name on a sign. Get an instant quote and book your private transfer at bookridenow.com/en — a fixed price, a real driver, and one less thing to worry about on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Antalya Airport have?
Antalya Airport has three passenger terminals: two international terminals, T1 and T2, plus a separate domestic terminal for flights within Turkey. Most European holiday flights use one of the two international terminals, decided by your airline.
What's the difference between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Antalya?
Both T1 and T2 handle international flights, but they are separate buildings on the same airport site rather than two halves of one terminal. Which one you use is set by your airline and the flight's handling arrangement, not by your destination resort.
How do I know which terminal my flight uses?
Check your boarding pass and your airline's booking confirmation, which state your departure terminal. Your arrival terminal in Antalya is usually the same building your airline operates into, and terminal allocations can change between seasons, so confirm close to travel.
Are T1 and T2 far apart?
They sit close together on the same airport campus, linked by internal roads and shuttle arrangements, but they are distinct buildings. In practice most travellers never move between them — you arrive, clear passport control and baggage, and walk out to be met.
Will my driver know which terminal to meet me at?
Yes. We take your flight number at booking and track it in real time, so we know your landing time and terminal. Your driver waits inside the arrivals hall of your specific terminal with a name sign, and if your flight is delayed, waiting time is free.
Which terminal is used for domestic flights within Turkey?
Domestic flights — for example a connection through Istanbul — use Antalya's separate domestic terminal, not T1 or T2. It's a short transfer from the international terminals, and the same private meet & greet arrangement applies there too.
Does the terminal affect my transfer price?
No. Your fare is a fixed price agreed at booking based on distance, vehicle size and season — there's no terminal surcharge and no meter. To see your exact price, use the instant quote at bookridenow.com/en.
What if my return flight leaves from a different terminal?
Your homebound departure terminal is almost always the same one you arrived at, but changes do occasionally happen. Always check your return boarding pass; for the drive back, a return or round-trip transfer means a driver is already scheduled to collect you from your hotel.