# Alanya Airport Transfer Guide (GZP) 本文件提供中文说明与当前英文指南原文。详细机场内容为英文，并非经过核实的完整中文翻译；请以实时预订流程确认价格、可用性及服务条款。 Practical guide to getting from Gazipaşa Airport to your hotel. Real pricing for taxis, transfers, and buses to Alanya centre, Side, Mahmutlar, and Kargicak. **Airport:** GZP **City:** Alanya **Country:** Turkey **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp **Last updated:** 2026-07-25 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Gazipaşa Airport (GZP) is 40 km east of Alanya town centre. The drive takes 35-50 minutes. The airport is small, handles limited flights, and has very restricted ground transport options. There is a Havas shuttle bus and taxis, but taxi availability can be genuinely limited — pre-booking a transfer is strongly recommended. If you are heading to Side (100 km west) rather than Alanya, the distance from this airport is significant and a pre-booked transfer is practically the only realistic option. ### About Gazipaşa Airport GZP is a small regional airport that opened relatively recently and expanded gradually to handle more charter traffic. It is not as large or as busy as Antalya Airport (AYT), which also serves the Alanya region from the west — about 120 km from Alanya town. Many travellers to Alanya have a choice between these two airports, and GZP's proximity advantage is real for Alanya itself. The terminal is compact. There is no rail connection. Public bus access is limited. The airport's small size means ground transport infrastructure is also limited — the taxi rank typically has a small number of vehicles and they can be taken quickly when multiple flights arrive at the same time. ### What actually happens after landing The arrivals process at GZP is straightforward due to the airport's small scale. Immigration is quicker than at major hubs. Baggage claim is compact. The arrivals hall is small — ATMs, a basic cafe, and a limited number of car rental desks. Transfer drivers and any Havas representatives are present in the arrivals area. Outside the terminal, the taxi rank has a small number of waiting taxis. During peak summer season when multiple charter flights arrive within a short window, available taxis can be taken immediately by the first passengers off the plane. If your priority is getting away quickly, a pre-booked driver waiting for you specifically is a meaningful advantage. ### Transport options explained honestly **Pre-booked transfers** are the recommended default at GZP. The limited taxi supply and absence of a train or practical bus route make pre-booking the most reliable option. Prices are set by the operator and quoted when you book, and they scale with distance: Mahmutlar (30 km) is closer than Alanya centre (40 km), and Side (100 km) is in the opposite direction and costs several times more. **Taxis** are available at the rank but numbers are limited. Taxis at GZP generally agree a price for the airport run rather than running the meter. Neither the airport nor Antalya's transport authority publishes a fare for this route in a form you can check from abroad, so agree the price before you get in, and be aware that lira prices move with inflation faster than any guide can keep up with. Availability is the other problem — arrive when other flights have just landed and the rank may be empty. If you have not pre-booked, be prepared to wait. **Havas bus** runs to Alanya town and is far and away the cheapest way in. Gazipasa Airport does not publish the fare on its own site — it refers you to Havas — so check havas.net or the Havas mobile app for the current price and timetable. The service is available during peak season but the schedule is tied to flights and hours are not guaranteed outside summer. Drop-off is at Alanya Otogar (bus station). This is the budget option for solo travellers going to central Alanya. **Public buses** do not serve the airport practically. The highway is accessible but there are no local bus stops at the terminal. **Rental cars** are available at the terminal from a small number of providers. Coverage is thinner than at major airports. The D400 coastal highway is good quality. ### Realistic pricing expectations There is no published tariff for either taxis or transfers at GZP, and lira fares move with inflation quickly enough that any figure printed here would be wrong within months. What does not change is the distance, which is what the price is built on: | Destination | Distance from GZP | |------------|----------| | Okurcalar | 15 km | | Kargicak | 25 km | | Mahmutlar | 30 km | | Alanya centre | 40 km | | Cleopatra Beach area | 42 km | | Avsallar | 50 km | | Side / Manavgat | 100 km | Get a transfer quote for your exact address and date, and agree any taxi fare before you get in. The Havas bus to Alanya Otogar is the cheapest option by a wide margin when it runs — check havas.net for the current fare. ### Late night arrivals GZP handles charter flights in the evening during summer. The Havas bus schedule is tied to specific flights and may not operate late. Taxis at the rank are limited. For late arrivals — especially to Alanya centre or Side — a pre-booked transfer with flight tracking is the only reliable option. Do not plan a late-night arrival at GZP around finding a taxi at the rank. ### Families and luggage Families travelling with multiple suitcases and children should pre-book. Taxis at GZP typically have limited luggage capacity and no child seats. A pre-booked minivan transfer with child seats requested at booking is the standard family solution. The drive to Alanya centre is 35-50 minutes — manageable but long enough that vehicle comfort matters. ### GZP vs AYT for Alanya visitors Visitors coming to Alanya sometimes have a choice of flying into Gazipaşa (GZP) or Antalya (AYT). GZP is 40 km from Alanya; AYT is about 120 km. The GZP drive is 35-50 minutes. The AYT drive is 90-120 minutes. GZP is clearly better for Alanya if your airline offers it at a comparable price. However, flight options at GZP are more limited — fewer airlines, fewer routes, seasonal operation. AYT has far more frequency and year-round service. The cheaper or better-timed flight often wins, even with the longer transfer. ### Where you meet the driver Pre-booked transfer drivers meet you in the arrivals hall. GZP is small — there is essentially one place where drivers wait, and the space is compact. Finding your driver is straightforward. If you cannot see your driver immediately, check your confirmation for their number and call — the terminal has mobile coverage. The taxi rank is immediately outside the terminal. Havas bus representatives are in or near the arrivals hall when the service operates. ## Summary Gazipaşa Airport is a convenient option for Alanya visitors, cutting the drive significantly compared to Antalya Airport. Its small size means ground transport is more limited than at major hubs — pre-booking a transfer is the practical default, not just a luxury. The taxi supply is genuinely constrained, prices are agreed rather than metered, and the Havas bus only covers Alanya centre. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Is there a bus from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya?** Yes, Havas runs a shuttle bus to Alanya Otogar (bus station) during peak summer season, and it is much the cheapest way into town. The airport does not publish the fare — check havas.net or the Havas app. The service is tied to flight schedules and availability outside summer is uncertain. From the Alanya bus station, you need a local taxi or dolmus to your final address. Check current service availability before relying on this option. **Q: Why is Alanya's airport so far from Alanya town?** Gazipaşa Airport was built near the small coastal town of Gazipaşa because it is the only flat, suitable area of coastline in that stretch of the Taurus mountain foothills. The terrain around Alanya itself does not allow for an airport. The 40 km distance is a geographical constraint, not a planning oversight. **Q: How much does a taxi from Gazipaşa Airport to Alanya cost?** Taxis at GZP generally agree a price for the airport run rather than running the meter. Neither the airport nor Antalya's transport authority publishes a fare for this route in a form you can check from abroad, so agree the price before you get in, and be aware that lira prices move with inflation faster than any guide can keep up with. Note that taxi availability at GZP is limited — particularly when multiple flights land at the same time — which weakens your negotiating position further. If you want to be sure of both the transport and the price, pre-book a transfer. **Q: Can I get from Gazipaşa Airport to Side?** Yes, but Side is about 100 km west of GZP — in the opposite direction from Alanya on the coast. The drive takes 80-100 minutes, and a pre-booked transfer over that distance costs several times the Alanya fare; get a quote. There is no practical public transport from GZP to Side. If you are going to Side, you might consider whether flying into Antalya Airport (AYT) would be closer — AYT is about 65 km from Side. ## Arriving late at night at Gazipaşa Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/late-night GZP handles summer charter flights into the evening. Late-night arrivals here require more planning than at larger airports with extensive taxi fleets and 24-hour transport networks. ## Evening and charter flights at GZP Charter airlines flying into Gazipaşa often operate on tight rotation schedules in summer, resulting in evening arrivals. Flights scheduled for 8 PM may slip to 10-11 PM after delays. The airport is operational for all arriving flights, but the surrounding transport infrastructure winds down as the evening progresses. ## Havas bus at night The Havas shuttle to Alanya Otogar operates around flight arrivals during peak season. For evening flights, a bus may run if the service is tied to your flight. However, this is not reliable for late-arriving or delayed flights, and Havas does not operate into the small hours. If your flight lands after 10 PM, do not plan around the Havas bus. ## Taxis at night This is the critical issue for late arrivals at GZP. The airport has a limited taxi supply at the best of times. In the evening, the number of waiting taxis drops further. After 10 PM, the rank may have one or two vehicles — or none, if they have just been taken by earlier passengers. If your charter flight lands at 9:30 PM after a delay, and two other flights landed within the past hour, the taxi rank may be empty. You will wait. At a small airport on the Turkish coast at night, that wait can be 20-40 minutes with limited shelter and no real alternative. This is not a hypothetical concern — it is a known characteristic of small regional airports with high charter traffic. It is the most important reason to pre-book at GZP. ## Pre-booked transfers at night For any evening or late-night arrival at GZP, a pre-booked transfer is strongly recommended. Your driver monitors your specific flight. If you are delayed by an hour, they adjust. You walk out of arrivals and your driver is there — not hypothetically available, but specifically waiting for you. For a flight landing at 10 PM or later heading to Alanya centre (40 km) or beyond, this is not a convenience upgrade. It is the practical default that avoids a genuinely stressful situation. ## The drive at night The D400 coastal highway from GZP toward Alanya is a good-quality road. At night, traffic is very light and the drive to Alanya centre takes around 35-40 minutes, somewhat faster than during busy daytime periods. The road is well-lit in most sections. A professional transfer driver is familiar with the route. For Side (100 km in the opposite direction), the night drive is straightforward on the highway — but this is a long run for a taxi driver at midnight. A pre-booked transfer with an agreed price avoids a difficult negotiation in the dark. ## Your hotel at night Larger hotels and resort complexes in Alanya and Mahmutlar operate 24-hour reception. If you are staying at a villa, apartment, or smaller guesthouse, confirm late check-in arrangements before travelling. Getting the access code or key arrangements sorted before arrival avoids problems at midnight. ## Practical advice for late arrivals - Pre-book your transfer. At GZP, this is the practical recommendation for any arrival after 8 PM. - Have your hotel's phone number saved offline. Mobile data can be patchy when you first land before your roaming connects. - Bring Turkish lira for small expenses. ATM at the terminal works around the clock but may be busy immediately after a flight lands. - Confirm your transfer company's delay handling policy. Most reputable companies monitor your flight automatically — verify this when booking. - If you are significantly delayed (flight diverted, technical issue, multi-hour hold), notify your transfer company by phone as early as possible. ## Taxi vs pre-booked transfer from Gazipaşa Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/taxi-vs-transfer The taxi vs transfer question at GZP has a clearer answer than at most airports. The airport is small, taxi supply is constrained, and there is no rail link. Here is the honest assessment. ## The taxi supply problem at GZP This is the issue that makes GZP different from a city airport. A large airport like Antalya or Izmir has dozens of taxis waiting at any given time. GZP has a small rank with a limited number of vehicles. In the middle of the day when flights are spread out, this is fine. But when two or three charter flights land within 30-60 minutes of each other — common at a charter-destination airport in summer — every taxi goes quickly. The last passengers off the plane find an empty rank and wait. If you were on the first bus off the plane at a large airport, taking a taxi would be perfectly fine. At GZP, even being early in the arrivals queue does not guarantee a taxi is immediately available. ## Taxis from GZP Taxis at GZP negotiate a fixed price rather than running the meter, and no authority publishes a fare for the route. Lira prices also move with inflation faster than a guide can track, so agree the price before you get in rather than arriving with a number in your head. Alanya centre is 40 km, Mahmutlar 30 km, and Side 100 km in the opposite direction. When taxis are available, the service is adequate. The drivers know the main resort areas and hotels. The road to Alanya is the well-maintained D400 coastal highway. The issue is availability uncertainty. A 20-30 minute wait for a taxi at a small airport after a long flight is an avoidable frustration. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer has your driver waiting in the arrivals hall — specifically for you, regardless of how many other flights land at the same time. The price is fixed before you travel and quoted when you book. The honest point here is that the gap between a well-negotiated taxi and a pre-booked transfer at GZP tends to be small, while the certainty advantage of the transfer is real — you know the price and you know a car is there. Get a transfer quote before you fly and you can judge the trade-off yourself, which beats doing the currency arithmetic at a taxi rank at midnight. ## Distance comparison Neither taxis nor transfers at GZP have a published tariff, and lira fares date quickly — so the durable figure is the distance the price is built on: | Destination | Distance from GZP | |------------|---------------| | Okurcalar | 15 km | | Kargicak | 25 km | | Mahmutlar | 30 km | | Alanya centre | 40 km | | Avsallar | 50 km | | Side / Manavgat | 100 km | Get a transfer quote for your address and date, and agree any taxi price before you get in. ## When a taxi makes sense **You arrive alone with light luggage during a quiet flight period:** If the terminal is quiet and there are taxis at the rank, the fare to Alanya is reasonable and the service is fine. **You are going to a very nearby destination:** Okurcalar (15 km) and Kargicak (25 km) are short runs, so a taxi is quick and comes in well under the Alanya fare. The supply issue is less acute for short trips. ## When a transfer makes sense **Any time you want certainty:** Given the taxi supply constraints at GZP, pre-booking is the default recommendation. The price difference versus a taxi is small. **Families and groups:** Child seats, confirmed luggage space, and a definite vehicle type waiting. A family of four with suitcases should not gamble on taxi availability at a small airport. **Late-night arrivals:** Taxi availability drops further in the evening. Pre-booking is essential for evening charter flights. **Going to Side (100 km):** A 100 km trip to a destination in the opposite direction. No taxi driver is enthusiastic about this run. A pre-booked transfer with an agreed price is far more reliable. **First visit:** If you do not know the geography, the roads, or the fair fare, pre-booking removes all uncertainty. ## The honest summary At most airports, the taxi-vs-transfer question is genuinely close for certain trips. At GZP, the combination of limited taxi supply, a destination requiring a 40 km drive, and a small price gap between the options means pre-booking is the sensible default for most visitors. The exception is solo travellers arriving during quiet periods going to nearby resort areas. ## Getting from Gazipaşa Airport with children and family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/family-and-kids Alanya is one of Turkey's most popular family beach destinations. Gazipaşa Airport is the closest gateway, but its small size means ground transport requires more planning than at a large hub. Families especially benefit from pre-booking. ## Why families should pre-book at GZP At a large airport with a hundred taxis at the rank, arriving without a booking and finding transport for a family is manageable. GZP is different. The taxi rank has a small number of vehicles. Standard taxis have no child seats. The Havas bus is not practical for families with significant luggage. For a family arriving at GZP with two adults, two children, four suitcases, and a pushchair, the only sensible option is a pre-booked transfer with the right vehicle and child seats confirmed in advance. ## Child seats Child seats are not available in standard taxis at GZP. Turkish traffic law requires child restraints — putting a child in a moving vehicle without one is unsafe regardless of local enforcement. When booking a transfer, specify each child's age and weight and request the appropriate seat type: - Rear-facing infant seat (under 13 kg, typically under 12 months) - Forward-facing toddler seat (9-25 kg, roughly 1-4 years) - Booster / high-back seat (15-36 kg, roughly 4-10 years) GZP handles significant charter family traffic in summer — book child seats when you confirm your transfer, not last minute. July and August in particular see high demand. Alternatively, bring your own travel car seat and gate-check it on the flight. Most airlines carry this free and it arrives at the aircraft door. Install it in the transfer vehicle. ## Luggage for beach holidays Alanya is a beach resort destination. Families arrive with heavy luggage: multiple suitcases, beach bags, inflatables, pushchairs, and potentially a travel cot. A standard sedan holds 2-3 medium bags. For a family of four with the typical beach holiday volume of luggage, a minivan is the correct vehicle. Specify your luggage count when booking: - Number of adults and children - Number of large suitcases (67 cm+) - Any pushchair or travel cot - Any other bulky items A pre-booked minivan ensures the right vehicle is sent. Arriving to find your bags cannot all fit is an avoidable problem. ## The drive with children The D400 highway from GZP to Alanya is a coastal road with good quality tarmac. The drive to Alanya centre takes 35-50 minutes. Key points for families: - Mahmutlar is 30 km from the airport (slightly closer than Alanya centre) — if you are staying there, the drive is shorter. - The road is generally smooth but has some sections with bends following the coastline. - Air conditioning in the vehicle is essential during summer — temperatures frequently exceed 35°C in Alanya in July and August. - Bring water for children. Dehydration in the heat is fast, especially after a flight. For children prone to car sickness, the coastal bends are milder than mountain roads — this is not as challenging as the Kemer road from Antalya, for example. ## The airport with children GZP is small, which is actually an advantage with children. The arrivals process is quick — shorter immigration queues, compact baggage claim, and a short walk to the exit. You are not navigating a large hub terminal. Pre-booked transfer drivers wait in the arrivals area, which is compact enough that locating your driver is usually immediate. Facilities for children in the terminal are basic — a small cafe and restrooms. Come prepared with snacks and entertainment for any wait. ## Alanya resort areas for families If you are choosing where to stay in the Alanya area, distances from the airport vary: | Resort area | Distance from GZP | Notes | |------------|-------------------|-------| | Kargicak | 25 km | Quieter, eastern Alanya | | Mahmutlar | 30 km | Large family resort area | | Alanya centre | 40 km | Main town, busiest | | Cleopatra Beach | 42 km | Popular family beach | | Avsallar | 50 km | Quieter, west of Alanya | ## Two families travelling together If you are two families travelling together — 8 people with corresponding luggage — a minibus transfer is typically the best option. Everyone stays together, luggage is handled in one vehicle, and the per-person cost is lower than two separate taxis or minivans. ## Practical tips - Pre-book your transfer and child seats when you confirm your flights — not the week before. - Have your hotel's address and check-in contact saved offline before landing. - Most large resort hotels in Alanya and Mahmutlar have 24-hour reception. Smaller properties may not — confirm late arrival arrangements if your flight risks delay. - Pack a small carry-on bag with children's essentials (wipes, snacks, a change of clothes) accessible in the vehicle, not buried in suitcases. ## How much it costs to get from Gazipaşa Airport to your destination **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/cost-to-city GZP is a small airport with limited ground transport options. Pricing is simpler than at larger airports, but none of it is published by an authority — so the useful preparation is knowing the distances and getting a quote in advance, not memorising a fare. ## Havas bus to Alanya The Havas shuttle runs to Alanya Otogar (bus station) during peak summer season and is the cheapest option by a wide margin if you are heading to central Alanya and travelling light. Gazipasa Airport does not publish the fare on its own site — it refers you to Havas — so check havas.net or the Havas mobile app for the current price. The journey takes around 45-55 minutes. Service is seasonal and tied to flight schedules — availability is not guaranteed outside summer or for late-night flights. From the bus station, you still need local transport to your final address. ## Taxi prices Taxis at GZP typically agree a fixed price rather than use the meter for airport trips, and no published tariff covers the route. Lira fares also move with inflation faster than any guide can track, so a printed range would mislead you rather than help. Agree the price before you get in, and use the distance as your sanity check: | Destination | Distance | |------------|----------| | Okurcalar | 15 km | | Kargicak | 25 km | | Mahmutlar | 30 km | | Alanya centre | 40 km | | Cleopatra Beach area | 42 km | | Avsallar | 50 km | | Side / Manavgat | 100 km | Important caveat: taxi supply at GZP is limited. The rank has a small number of vehicles. When multiple flights land at the same time, available taxis are taken quickly. If you arrive and the rank is empty, you may wait 20-30 minutes or more. This is not a concern at larger airports, but it is a real factor at GZP. ## Pre-booked transfers Transfer prices are set by the operator and quoted when you book, for a sedan (1-3 passengers) or a minivan (4-6). They scale with the distances above: the resort areas east of Alanya are the cheapest runs, Alanya centre sits in the middle, and Side is several times more because it is 100 km in the other direction. A transfer price normally includes airport pickup, driver waiting time, and direct service to your hotel or villa address — check that it does before comparing two quotes. ## What affects the price **Distance** is the main factor. Alanya itself is 40 km. Closer resort areas (Mahmutlar, Kargicak) are meaningfully cheaper. Side in the opposite direction is 100 km and priced accordingly. **Taxi supply constraint** affects effective pricing. When taxis are scarce, the negotiating position shifts toward the driver. Knowing the benchmark rates above gives you a floor to negotiate from. **Season** has some impact. Peak July-August sees high demand for all transport from GZP. During shoulder season (May-June, October), fares are marginally lower and availability is less strained. **Currency fluctuation** means lira prices shift over time, and quickly. TRY-denominated taxi fares adjust with the market, which is exactly why this page does not print one. Transfers quoted in EUR are more stable for advance budgeting. ## The value calculation **For Alanya centre (40 km):** the Havas bus is much the cheapest if you are travelling light and it is running. A pre-booked transfer is the most convenient. A taxi sits in the middle — reasonable if you negotiate well and one is actually at the rank. **For Mahmutlar or Kargicak (25-30 km):** these resort areas east of Alanya are closer to the airport than the town centre, so they are the cheapest transfers of the lot. The Havas bus does not go there — you would need a taxi from Alanya bus station if you took the bus, which usually cancels out the saving. **For Side (100 km):** GZP is not the ideal airport for Side — Antalya Airport (AYT) is about 65 km from Side and has far more flights. From GZP the drive is 80-100 minutes and costs accordingly, whether by transfer or taxi. ## Tipping Tipping is appreciated in Turkey. For transfer drivers, 10% or rounding up is appropriate. For taxi drivers, rounding up to the nearest round figure is standard. ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/gzp/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=GZP Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. Availability depends on the route, travel date and eligible operator. Phone: +44 20 4538 9927 — UK office hours (London local time). WhatsApp: +44 7828 732663 — 24/7 (https://wa.me/447828732663). 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