Antalya Airport to Patara Transfer Price
Patara pairs Turkey's longest beach with one of Lycia's most important ancient capitals, about 2 hours 55 minutes from Antalya Airport — a single destination that covers both a full beach day and a genuine archaeological site, entered through the same gate.
Turkey's Longest Beach
Patara's beach runs around 11 km along the coast, and the entire stretch is protected — no development is allowed, since it's a key nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles. That protection is exactly why it's stayed so undeveloped compared to beaches further east.
The Ancient Capital of Lycia
Patara was once the capital of the Lycian League and one of the Mediterranean's most important ports. The ruins include a well-preserved theater, the ancient Lycian parliament building, a necropolis, and the world's oldest known lighthouse, built under Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD — all reachable on the same visit as the beach.
Good to Know
- What to bring: swimwear and walking shoes — the ruins and the beach share one entrance
- Turtle nesting: the beach is protected for loggerhead turtles; some areas may be roped off in season
- Nearby: Kalkan and Kaş, both a short drive along the coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are quick answers to the questions we get asked most about the Patara transfer specifically — for everything else, see our full FAQ page.
