Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Antalya Airport → TUI BLUE Side: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Side, roughly 65 km and 1 h 5 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Antalya Airport (AYT) to TUI BLUE Side it is roughly 65 km, about 1 h 5 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €70 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €120. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Antalya Airport (AYT) → TUI BLUE Side, Side
- Distance
- ~65 km
- Travel time
- ~1 h 5 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €80 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €120 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h 15 min (domestic) / 4 h 15 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €23.33 | €46.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €13.33 | €26.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €7.50 | €15 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €7.50 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 1 h 5 min for the 65 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h 15 min before a domestic and 4 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Run under the TUI BLUE brand, TUI BLUE Side is a family resort in Ilıca, part of the busy hotel strip west of Side's old town. Mall of Side is a short walk from the hotel, with Dream Water World Water Park a little further along the same road, while the ancient theatre and the Temple of Apollo and Athena are a short drive away. Trendy Verbena Beach sits right next door, and Miramare Queen Hotel and Miramare Beach Hotel are a few minutes' walk away.
Coming with grandparents, friends or two families together? Instead of splitting into several cars, choose a larger vehicle; the page lists how many passengers and suitcases each one takes. Everyone travels together, and the driver meets the whole group with a single name sign.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Mall of Side | 450 m | 6 min walk |
| Dream Water World Water Park | 1.1 km | 15 min walk |
| Side Ancient Theatre | 5.4 km | by car |
| Temple of Apollo and Athena | 5.5 km | by car |
| Manavgat Tuesday Market | 7.1 km | by car |
| Nova Mall Shopping Center | 7.2 km | by car |
| Çamiçi Public Beach | 8.4 km | by car |
| Manavgat Waterfall | 9.3 km | by car |
TUI BLUE Side → Antalya Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 1 h 5 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 4 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Antalya Airport to TUI BLUE Side.
How long is the ride from Antalya Airport to TUI BLUE Side?
TUI BLUE Side sits in Side, roughly 65 km from the airport – about 1 h 5 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to TUI BLUE Side cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €80 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €120 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Antalya Airport to TUI BLUE Side a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Antalya Airport to your door in TUI BLUE Side. There is no meter – the price, from €70 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at TUI BLUE Side?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Ilıca, Manavgat/Antalya). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave TUI BLUE Side for Antalya Airport?
The drive is about 1 h 5 min. Leave at least 3 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 4 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to TUI BLUE Side?
For TUI BLUE Side the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €120 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around TUI BLUE Side?
Closest to the hotel: Mall of Side (450 m, 6 min walk), Dream Water World Water Park (1.1 km, 15 min walk) and Side Ancient Theatre (5.4 km). Distances are straight-line.