Most visitors leave Antalya at the end of September, and that is exactly why autumn works so well. The sea keeps the summer's heat for weeks, daytime temperatures drop to the comfortable twenties, and the places that are unbearable in August - ruins, canyons, the old town - become the best part of the trip.
Autumn weather in Antalya
| Month | Day / night | Sea | What it feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | about 27 °C / 16 °C | about 24 °C | Summer without the heat - beach days are still normal |
| November | about 21 °C / 11 °C | about 21 °C | Sunny mornings, the first rain showers, cool evenings |
Pack for the beach and for the evening: a light jacket is enough in October, a warmer layer and a rain shell are sensible in November.
Still a beach holiday: October on the coast
In October the beaches of Konyaaltı, Lara, Belek, Side and Alanya are still open, the water is often warmer than the air in the morning, and sunbeds are no longer a competition. Most large resorts in Belek, Side and Kemer stay open until the end of October; from November the choice narrows, so confirm your hotel's season before booking flights.
Ancient sites without the heat
Autumn is the season for the region's ruins. Perge and Aspendos lie a short detour from the Belek and Side road, Side's Temple of Apollo stands at the edge of the harbour, and Termessos, high in the mountains behind the city, is a walk that nobody should attempt in summer. In November you may have whole streets of colonnades to yourself.
Nature: canyons, waterfalls and the Lycian Way
- Düden Waterfalls: the lower falls drop straight into the sea near Lara, the upper falls sit in a park in the city.
- Köprülü Canyon: rafting season usually runs into October, with calmer water than in spring.
- Lycian Way: autumn and spring are the two hiking seasons - the stages around Kemer, Olympos and Kaş are at their best now.
- Tahtalı cable car near Kemer: clear autumn air gives the best views from the summit.
Golf, city life and festivals
Autumn is peak golf season in Belek: the courses are green, the temperatures are ideal and tee times fill up with groups from northern Europe. In the city, Kaleiçi's lanes, cafés and small museums come back to life once the cruise and summer crowds have gone, and Antalya's Golden Orange Film Festival has traditionally been held in the autumn.
Arriving in autumn
- Flights are still frequent in October; from November schedules thin out and more arrivals land late at night.
- The terminal is quieter than in summer, so driving times to Belek, Side and Alanya are close to their published figures.
- A pre-booked transfer follows your flight number, so a delayed evening flight is not a problem.
- Our prices are fixed per vehicle and are the same in October as in August.