Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Antalya Airport to Royal Dragon Transfer & Taxi
In Side, about 64 km · 1 h 5 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
At a glance
Royal Dragon is about 64 km from Antalya Airport (AYT), around 1 h 5 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €70 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €120. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
- Route
- Antalya Airport (AYT) → Royal Dragon, Side
- Distance
- ~64 km
- Travel time
- ~1 h 5 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €80 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €120 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private door-to-door, meet & greet with name sign, flight tracking, free cancellation
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h 15 min (domestic) / 4 h 15 min (international) before departure
The hotel and its location
Royal Dragon is a Chinese-themed resort from Stone Group and one of the most recognisable buildings on the resort coast west of Side. The Mall of Side is a few minutes' walk away, while Dream Water World Water Park, the Side Ancient Theatre and the Manavgat Tuesday Market are a short drive. The hotel sits in a cluster of resorts: Port Side Resort, Seamelia Beach Resort and its sister property Royal Taj Mahal are all a short walk away.
At Antalya airport the meeting is kept simple: once you have collected your bags, look for your driver holding a sign with your name in the arrivals hall. There is nothing to prepay, as the fixed price for the ride to Royal Dragon is paid in the vehicle.
Around the hotel
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Mall of Side | 680 m | 9 min walk |
| Dream Water World Water Park | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Side Ancient Theatre | 5.9 km | by car |
| Temple of Apollo and Athena | 6.0 km | by car |
| Manavgat Tuesday Market | 7.6 km | by car |
| Nova Mall Shopping Center | 7.7 km | by car |
| Çamiçi Public Beach | 9.0 km | by car |
| Manavgat Waterfall | 9.7 km | by car |
Royal Dragon to Antalya Airport Transfer & Taxi (return)
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 1 h 5 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 3 h 15 min before a domestic departure and 4 h 15 min before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Domestic3 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Antalya Airport – Royal Dragon transfer.
How long is the transfer from Antalya Airport to Royal Dragon?
Royal Dragon is in Side, about 64 km from the airport; the drive takes around 1 h 5 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
How much is a transfer to Royal Dragon?
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €80 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €120 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
Is this a taxi or a transfer from Antalya Airport to Royal Dragon?
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Antalya Airport to Royal Dragon. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €70 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.
Will the driver drop me at the Royal Dragon entrance?
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Manavgat/Antalya). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
When should I leave Royal Dragon for my flight from Antalya Airport?
The drive takes about 1 h 5 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 3 h 15 min before a domestic departure and 4 h 15 min before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
We are a large group – which vehicle should we choose for Royal Dragon?
Our largest vehicle for Royal Dragon is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €120 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.
What is near Royal Dragon?
The closest places to the hotel: Mall of Side (680 m, 9 min walk), Dream Water World Water Park (1.5 km, 19 min walk) and Side Ancient Theatre (5.9 km). Distances are straight-line.