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Antalya Airport to Demre / Kekova: how long, how much

Demre, the gateway to Myra and Kekova, is about 150 km and 2.5 hours from Antalya Airport. It is a long but beautiful drive along the Lycian coast, and Antalya is the closest airport.

Lycian rock-cut tombs carved into the cliff at Myra near Demre
Photo: Saffron Blaze, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Distance
150 km
Driving time
2 h 30 min
Taxi (meter)
€140–170
Private transfer
€80–105
Shared shuttle
€25–35 per person

Prices checked 8 October 2026. Taxi fares are metered estimates for daytime; night tariff is higher. Private transfer prices are the typical range for a sedan (1–3 people) from the main booking platforms.

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The route

From the airport the car goes around Antalya, west past Kemer, then up over the hills to Kumluca and along the coast through Finike. The road between Finike and Demre runs along the sea and through greenhouses on the plain.

Where the hotels are

Few visitors stay in Demre town itself; most choose pensions in Üçağız or Kaleköy on the Kekova bay, 20–30 minutes further, or base themselves in Kaş, 45 minutes west.

Tips for this transfer

For Kaleköy you leave the car at Üçağız and continue by boat; tell your pension your arrival time so a boat can meet you. Book ahead, as taxis rarely want this distance.

→ Demre & Kekova travel guide

Frequently asked questions

How far is Demre from Antalya Airport?

About 150 km, roughly 2.5 hours by car.

How do I get to Kekova from Antalya Airport?

By car to Üçağız (about 2 hours 45 minutes), then by boat to Kaleköy or on a Kekova boat trip.

Is there a bus from Antalya to Demre?

Yes, intercity buses between Antalya and Kaş stop in Demre; from Antalya bus station it takes about 3 hours.

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