Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Side travel guide

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You're Going to Love Side

With a population of 10.505, Side is a must-see destination in Antalya Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Side has to offer.

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When to visit Side

Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 350
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Side in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Side, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Side

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Side is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 62 km from Side. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Right Cars, among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (338 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Akayda Butik Hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 309 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 976 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

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Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,593+
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Lago Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,388+
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Aqi Pegasos World
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 799+
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Kamelya Aishen Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 807+
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Palm World Resort & Spa Side
5 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
AED 411+
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Side Alegria Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 492+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.30 and AED 76.39.

Expect to pay AED 4.78 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 57.30 and AED 76.39.

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