Gazipaşa or Antalya Airport for Alanya? Drive Times to Mahmutlar, Konaklı and Avsallar Compared
Short answer: Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) is about 40 km from Alanya, Antalya Airport (AYT) about 125 km. For Alanya centre and the resorts to the east (Kestel, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak), landing at Gazipaşa saves roughly an hour and a half of driving. West of Alanya the gap shrinks quickly, and for Side Antalya is the closer airport.
Both airports serve the Alanya coast, but they are very different. Antalya is one of Turkey's busiest airports with a wide choice of international flights; Gazipaşa is a small single-terminal airport with far fewer routes. So the right choice depends on two things: where exactly you are staying, and which airport has a good flight for your dates.
Drive times compared
Distances and drive times by private transfer, without stops. Each value links to the route page with the fixed price.
| Destination | From Gazipaşa (GZP) | From Antalya (AYT) |
|---|---|---|
| Kargıcak | ≈ 25 km · ~25 min | ≈ 142 km · ~130 min |
| Mahmutlar | ≈ 30 km · ~30 min | ≈ 138 km · ~125 min |
| Kestel | ≈ 35 km · ~35 min | ≈ 132 km · ~120 min |
| Alanya centre | ≈ 40 km · ~40 min | ≈ 125 km · ~110 min |
| Konaklı | ≈ 55 km · ~50 min | ≈ 115 km · ~100 min |
| Türkler | ≈ 60 km · ~55 min | ≈ 108 km · ~95 min |
| Avsallar | ≈ 65 km · ~60 min | ≈ 102 km · ~90 min |
| Okurcalar | ≈ 75 km · ~70 min | ≈ 92 km · ~80 min |
| Side | ≈ 105 km · ~90 min | ≈ 65 km · ~60 min |
When Gazipaşa is the better airport
- You stay in Alanya centre, Kestel, Mahmutlar or Kargıcak: the drive is 25–40 minutes instead of around two hours.
- You travel with small children or arrive late at night, when a short last leg makes the biggest difference.
When Antalya is the better airport
- You stay west of Alanya, in Okurcalar, Avsallar or Türkler: the extra drive from Antalya is only 15 to 50 minutes, and Antalya often has more flight options.
- You stay in Side: Antalya is about 65 km away, Gazipaşa about 105 km.
- The flight you want simply does not fly to Gazipaşa. A direct private transfer from Antalya takes you to your hotel door, without stops.
Arriving at Gazipaşa
Gazipaşa-Alanya is a small airport: domestic and international flights use the same terminal building. Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a Vixride name sign, follows your flight and waits up to 60 minutes after landing at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Gazipaşa Airport from Alanya?
About 40 km, roughly 40 minutes by car.
How far is Antalya Airport from Alanya?
About 125 km, roughly 1 hour 50 minutes by car without stops.
Which airport is closer to Mahmutlar?
Gazipaşa: about 30 km, against about 138 km from Antalya.
Which airport is closer to Side?
Antalya: about 65 km, against about 105 km from Gazipaşa.
See the fixed prices for your group on the Gazipaşa Airport transfer page and the Antalya Airport transfer page.
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