Antalya cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: From QTerminals Antalya's cruise terminal to Cumhuriyet Square, beside Kaleiçi.

• Distance: 12.0 km by road to Cumhuriyet Square, on AIDA's published shuttle route.
• Walk: not realistic for a short call — it's a long route from the working port.
• Shuttle: run by your cruise line, with prices varying by ship. AIDA offers a service to Cumhuriyet Square and back to the ship; the outward transfer takes about 30 minutes.

Sources: AIDA shuttle route, QTerminals location.

Orientation, not a walking route

Your ship docks at QTerminals Antalya, a working cargo and passenger port with a separate cruise area and alongside piers. The operator lists a passenger terminal, café, Wi-Fi and taxi station. It's at Antalya's Kemer exit, separate from Kaleiçi's small historic harbour.

To get into town, use your ship's confirmed transfer, a pre-arranged vehicle or the terminal taxi station.

About this port

In Antalya, you can spend your time in Kaleiçi, the historic centre, or build the day around archaeological sites. For a short call, Kaleiçi gives you more flexibility than a circuit of several sites. The catch is getting there: cruise passengers arrive at QTerminals Antalya on the western edge of the city, so sort out your transfer before planning the sightseeing.

Getting Around

Once you're in Kaleiçi, choose a walk that suits your energy and the time you have. A drop-off near Hadrian's Gate lets you explore the old quarter, then decide whether to head down towards the marina.

Things to Do

• Kaleiçi: start with Hadrian's Gate and the old streets, then choose either the marina or Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower. This is a suggested city outing, not a timed walking circuit.
• Perge: the archaeological site east of Antalya includes a colonnaded street, baths and stadium. If ancient urban remains are your priority, make this your main excursion.
• Aspendos: you could build your excursion around the Roman theatre and aqueduct remains. Check the total road time from the cruise terminal before combining it with Perge.

Antalya Museum remains closed: the ministry's list checked on 7 September 2026 records closure from 16 July 2025 for new-building work and moving the collection, until work is completed. The port's sightseeing page still recommends it; use the ministry's closure notice when planning.

Getting back to your ship

Getting back: agree both your city drop-off and return collection point. Tell your driver where you plan to finish, so the return doesn't depend on retracing every lane. Before leaving a group, check the return meeting place and all-aboard time. Allow for the drive across the city and the journey back into the port — reaching Kaleiçi's old harbour doesn't mean you're back at the ship.

Practical Information

The currency is the Turkish lira. Take water and sun protection when visiting outdoor ruins, and ask about steps and walking surfaces before choosing an excursion. Dial 112 for emergencies.

Getting back: agree both your city drop-off and return collection point. Tell your driver where you plan to finish, so the return doesn't depend on retracing every lane. Before leaving a group, check the return meeting place and all-aboard time. Allow for the drive across the city and the journey back into the port — reaching Kaleiçi's old harbour doesn't mean you're back at the ship.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Antalya cruise port to Kaleiçi? No. The published road transfer to Cumhuriyet Square beside Kaleiçi is 12 km; use the ship shuttle or terminal taxi station for a short call.

How long does the Antalya cruise shuttle take to the centre? About 30 minutes to Cumhuriyet Square on AIDA’s published route. This is the outward transfer time.

Is there a shuttle from Antalya cruise port? Yes. AIDA offers a ship shuttle into the centre and back to the ship; prices vary by ship.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Antalya? They dock alongside at QTerminals Antalya, on the western edge of the city. The small historic harbour at Kaleiçi is a different location.