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 5 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 389
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 389
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 Right Cars and CIRCULAR , among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Pamukkale Turizm. From Izmir, the bus ride to Side takes 604 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Ankara, the ticket costs about AED 103 for a journey of 628 km. 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 Right Cars and CIRCULAR , among others, in Antalya.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Metro Turizm, Kamil Koç and Pamukkale Turizm. From Izmir, the bus ride to Side takes 604 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Ankara, the ticket costs about AED 103 for a journey of 628 km. Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 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 227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 571 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

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Acanthus and Cennet Barut Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,122+
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Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,025+
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Oz Hotels Side Premium
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 396+
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Kamelya K Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 317+
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Linda Resort Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 264+
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Euphoria Palm Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 349+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 55.10 and AED 73.46. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 55.10 and AED 73.46. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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