Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport.
The timezone in Antalya is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Every week, there are ten Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, opt for the 08:25 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 15:20 with Jet2.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to AYT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Antalya (and then other parts of Türkiye (Turkey)) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SunExpress.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering EDI to AYT flights. An exceptional 80.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between EDI and AYT:
London Stansted Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near AYT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Antalya Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars to explore Antalya and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Antalya Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Antalya Airport (AYT) to central Antalya
Antalya Airport to the centre of Antalya has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Antalya. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Antalya, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to AYT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Antalya. Around 483 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya. No trip is complete without dropping by The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.