How far is Kemer from Antalya Airport?
Kemer is about 45 km from Antalya Airport (AYT), and the drive takes roughly 45 minutes in light traffic — closer to an hour in summer season. Unlike the flat coastal run to Lara or Belek, the road to Kemer climbs and curves along the base of the Taurus Mountains, hugging the coastline through several tunnels and switchback sections as it passes Tekirova and the Olympos turn-off. It's a genuinely scenic drive, but it's also one where the road itself — not just the distance — shapes which transfer option makes the most sense.
Your four options
Here's how the main ways to reach Kemer from the airport compare.
| Option | Typical price | Time | Door-to-door? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered taxi | €45–70, variable | 45–60 min | Yes |
| Shuttle bus | €6–12 per person | 75–100 min, with stops | No — drops at main stops only |
| Rental car | €25–45/day + fuel | 45–55 min | Yes, if you're comfortable with mountain roads |
| Private transfer | Fixed price, agreed upfront | 45–50 min | Yes, straight to your hotel |
Why the road matters more here than on flatter routes
The coast road to Kemer isn't a straight highway — it winds through tunnels cut into the mountainside and along sections with sharp bends and sea drops on one side. It's a beautiful drive in daylight, but it's also one where an experienced local driver genuinely helps: someone who does this route several times a week knows the tunnels, the tricky merge points near Tekirova, and won't be second-guessing the road after a long-haul flight the way a first-time rental driver might.
Metered taxi
Available outside arrivals, but on a longer, winding route like this the meter has more distance and time to run up — and unfamiliar bends can mean a less direct route than a driver who knows every turn of the road to Kemer.
Shuttle bus
Cheapest option, but shuttle buses on this route typically stop at several resorts before yours, turning a 45-minute drive into well over an hour — and they don't reach Kemer's pedestrianised marina area, so you'd still need a short taxi at the end.
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View Kemer transfer prices →Kemer's marina and old town: know before you arrive
Kemer's centre and marina are largely pedestrian, with narrow lanes and limited vehicle access — parking near the harbour and old town is tight, especially in high season. Hotels along the coast south towards Tekirova and Çamyuva add their own access roads and gated entrances. A driver who works this route regularly knows exactly where to drop you closest to your hotel or apartment, rather than leaving you to navigate the last stretch on foot with luggage.
Practical tips for the Kemer transfer
- Book your transfer before you fly — prices are fixed and confirmed by WhatsApp, so there's nothing to arrange after a long journey.
- If you get carsick on winding roads, mention it when booking — your driver can pace the mountain sections more gently.
- Staying near the marina or old town? Confirm your exact hotel — some entrances are only reachable from specific approach roads.
- Book your return transfer at the same time so nothing needs arranging once you're on holiday.