Antalya Airport to Kaş & Kalkan: Bus, Taxi or Private Transfer? (2026 Guide)
Last Updated: July 4, 2026 · Exchange rate used: €1 ≈ ₺53.6.
Kaş and Kalkan — the pretty harbour towns of the Turquoise Coast — are the furthest popular destinations from Antalya Airport (AYT). Kalkan is around 170 km and Kaş about 190 km, a 2.5–3 hour drive along the winding coast road. Over a distance like this, how you travel really matters. Here's the honest 2026 comparison.
Heading to Kaş or Kalkan? Check a fixed door-to-door transfer price for the long coast run — a driver waiting at arrivals.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Distance: Kalkan ~170 km, Kaş ~190 km · Drive time: ~2.5–3 hours on the coast road.
- Public transport is a real ordeal — bus to the Otogar, a long coach toward Fethiye, then a change; realistically 4–5+ hours with luggage.
- Taxi is very expensive over this distance — well into three figures in euros.
- Private transfer is the sensible choice for such a long route: fixed price, direct, driver waiting, flight tracked.
The ways to get from Antalya Airport to Kaş & Kalkan
| Option | Time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚌 Bus (with changes) | ~4–5+ hrs | Cheapest, but multiple changes | Solo budget travellers with time & light bags |
| 🚕 Airport taxi | ~2.5–3 hrs | Very high on the meter (€150+) | Rarely worth it over this distance |
| 🚐 Private transfer | ~2.5–3 hrs direct | Fixed price, booked ahead | Almost everyone — comfort & certainty |
1. Public transport — cheap but a very long day
There's no direct public bus to Kaş or Kalkan. You'd take a bus to Antalya's Otogar, board a long-distance coach heading toward Fethiye, and change for a local service to Kaş or Kalkan. It's the cheapest route on paper, but with waits and changes it can take 4–5 hours or more — a rough start to a holiday with suitcases after a flight.
2. Airport taxi — direct but very pricey
A metered taxi will take you the whole way in about 2.5–3 hours, but at 170–190 km the meter climbs well past €150, and you'll need a lot of Turkish Lira. For this distance a taxi rarely makes sense versus a fixed-price transfer.
3. Private transfer — the sensible choice for the distance
For a long coast run like this, a pre-booked private Antalya to Kaş & Kalkan transfer is comfortably the best option:
- Fixed price agreed before you fly — no meter anxiety over 3 hours.
- Meet & greet at arrivals with your name sign.
- Direct, ~2.5–3 hours, in one comfortable vehicle with room for luggage.
- Flight tracked, so a delay on this long route doesn't cost you your ride.
Arriving soon? Lock in your Kaş or Kalkan transfer with a driver waiting at Antalya Airport:
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Going elsewhere on the coast? See our full Antalya Airport transfer options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far are Kaş and Kalkan from Antalya Airport?
Kalkan is about 170 km and Kaş about 190 km — roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive along the coast road, making them the furthest popular resorts from the airport.
Is there a direct bus from Antalya Airport to Kaş or Kalkan?
No. You'd take a bus to the Antalya Otogar, then a long coach toward Fethiye and change for a local service — 4–5 hours or more with luggage handling.
How much is a taxi from Antalya Airport to Kalkan?
Very high — the meter over 170–190 km runs well past €150, cash only. A private transfer gives you a fixed price for the whole run.
What's the best way to reach Kaş or Kalkan?
A private transfer. Over a 2.5–3 hour route the fixed price, direct door-to-door comfort, meet & greet and flight tracking clearly outweigh a long multi-change bus trip or an expensive meter.
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