Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Antalya's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Antalya three hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Take your pick of ten weekly Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Jet2 is the earliest available. Jet2 operates the last service of the day at 15:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your EDI to AYT flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport available through various airlines, getting to Antalya (and then other parts of Türkiye (Turkey)) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Jet2.
SunExpress leads the way as the most punctual carrier for EDI to AYT flights, with 80.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between EDI and AYT include:
Stuttgart Airport
Stansted Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Antalya Airport (AYT)
Currently, R 1,088 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,959. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to AYT.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to AYT is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
If you're getting in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AYT:
Go where the road takes you with an Antalya Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and chase adventure across Antalya and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Antalya Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Antalya Airport (AYT) to central Antalya
Antalya Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Antalya. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
August is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Antalya in April.
The warmest month in Antalya is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Antalya Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
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 (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've seen Antalya, now it's time to discover more of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 483 kilometres north to Istanbul to check off its top sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Ankara, about 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park are key highlights.
