How to travel from Alaçatı to Side, Turkey

The distance between Alaçatı and Side is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alaçatı to Side by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Izmir then Antalya and then to Side.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $19($19)
Operated by

MetroTurizm

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Side.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    $150($150)
Operated by

Taxi Omiros

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Drive

Drive to Side.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance599km (372 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alaçatı and Side

There are several options for getting from Alaçatı to Side by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $15 and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $150.

The distance between Alaçatı and Side is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Alaçatı and Side by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alaçatı to Side is to take a taxi which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx $150.

The cheapest way to travel between Alaçatı and Side, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $15 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alaçatı and Side. We recommend that you take a taxi to Side. instead which will take 7h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alaçatı and Side. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alaçatı to Side. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Izmir and Antalya. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

MetroTurizm, Kamil Koc and Pamukkale run regular bus services between Alaçatı and Side. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alaçatı to Side. We recommend that you take the bus to Izmir then Antalya and then to Side. instead which will take 9h 20m.

The closest major airport to Side is Antalya Airport (AYT) (AYT) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Side. Gazipasa Airport (GZP) (GZP) and Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE) (ISE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alaçatı and Side. The distance is around 599km (372 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alaçatı to Side is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around $19.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alaçatı and Side

Transport options from Alaçatı to Side
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
9h 20m
$19($19)
once daily622km (386 miles)
Bus via Izmir9h 40m
$23($23)
once daily627km (389 miles)
Bus via Turgutlu10h 20m
$15($15)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Taxi
7h 5m
$150($150)
on demand599km (372 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
$71($71)
on demand599km (372 miles)

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Airports near Side

The following major airports near Side offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Turkey and internationally.

AYT
Antalya Airport (AYT)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Side
GZP
Gazipasa Airport (GZP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Side
ISE
Isparta Suleyman Demirel Airport (ISE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Side