Getting around Antalya: tram, bus and Antalyakart

2026-10-08 · Author: Grand Emlak

Daily life in Antalya runs on the tram, the municipal bus and a single card, Antalyakart; this guide relies on official sources only.

The rail system: three stages, two lines

According to the official page of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, the light rail system was built in three stages: stage 1, the Fatih–Meydan route, 11.1 km of line and 16 stations; stage 2, the Meydan–Airport–Expo route, 19.1 km and 15 stations; stage 3, the Varsak–Sakarya–Otogar–University–Meltem–Antalya Museum route, 24.85 km and 39 stations. The municipality states that work has started on a stage 4 Konyaaltı–Varsak line to extend rail across the whole city. Source: Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, accessed 08.10.2026

The timetable page of the operator, Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., lists the routes as "Fatih–Havalimanı–Aksu–Expo" and "Varsak–Müze"; departure times are queried by choosing a departure stop, an arrival stop and a date. In the company's announcements the first line is coded T1 (Fatih–Airport–Expo) and the second T3 (Varsak–Museum); the T3 line has been running on its winter timetable since 14 September 2026. Source: Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., accessed 08.10.2026

Besides Antray, the same company operates the Nostalgia tram, the Antobüs bus service, the intercity bus terminals and the marina; bus routes and departure times are published at online.antalyakart.com.tr. The municipality explains that low-demand bus routes running parallel to the stage 2 rail line were cancelled and replaced by feeder routes B35, B45, B46 and B46A, and that environmentally friendly electric buses have been introduced. Source: Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, accessed 08.10.2026

The airport connection

According to DHMİ, Antalya Airport (AYT), in service since 1960, operates domestic and international terminals with a total terminal area of 178,637 m². The municipality defines the stage 2 rail route as Meydan–Airport–Expo, and on the operator's timetable page Havalimanı (Airport) is an intermediate stop of the Fatih–Expo line. A fault notice dated 25 July 2026 reported that ring bus services were put in place between the Burhanettin Onat, Havalimanı and Expo stops in the line's stage 2 section, so bus cover is provided during interruptions. Source: DHMİ, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., accessed 08.10.2026

Antalyakart: card types and fares

According to Antalyakart's card types page (accessed 08.10.2026), the anonymous Full card costs 100 TL; the photo Personal Full card and the discounted or free cards such as Student, Teacher, Retiree, 65+, Disabled and Press cost 200 TL; the single-use card 20 TL; the Mobile (NFC) card 19 TL. Contactless bank and credit cards can be used without a card fee. The student card visa is free, teacher and retiree visas cost 100 TL, and 65+ cards renew automatically. Card prices can change by municipal decision. Source: Antalyakart, accessed 08.10.2026

According to the tariff published on the FAQ page (accessed 08.10.2026), a full boarding costs 42.00 TL, retiree and teacher 40.00 TL, student 20.00 TL, and boarding with a contactless bank card 50.00 TL; contactless cards and single-use tickets carry no transfer or discount rights. Transfers with Antalyakart are free: on city routes once between 5 minutes and 1 hour after the first boarding, and between tram lines between 5 minutes and 2 hours. Tariffs are updated by UKOME decisions, so check the current fare before travelling. Source: Antalyakart, accessed 08.10.2026

Cards are obtained at the Batıgar and Doğu Garajı card centres and at top-up points; personal cards can be applied for online at basvuru.antalyakart.com.tr. Balance is loaded at card centres, top-up machines, the mobile app and antalyakart.com.tr. Lost cards are blocked through the call centre on 0242 606 07 07; if a new card is obtained within seven days the balance is transferred. In 2026 the Olbia Card Centre opened on the Akdeniz University campus, and Antalyakart payment began at the bus terminal car park exit and at the Upper Düden Waterfall entrance. Source: Antalyakart, Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., accessed 08.10.2026

Practical notes for newcomers

• Tram departure times are at antray.antalyaulasim.com.tr, bus routes at online.antalyakart.com.tr.
• Free public transport may be announced on national holidays: on 30 August 2026 municipal buses, Antobüs and Antray were free.
• Items left on trams are collected daily; the transport call centre is 0242 606 0707.

These notes are compiled from the Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş. passenger guide and announcements. Source: Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., Antalya Ulaşım A.Ş., accessed 08.10.2026

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