Side Group Transfer: Planning Airport Transfers for Events and Groups
Side’s resorts host weddings, family reunions, club trips and corporate events. When guests arrive on different flights and stay in different hotels, the transfers need a plan. This page is for the person making that plan.
Start with the arrivals list
Send us the names, flight numbers, landing times, number of passengers per flight and hotel for each guest. We plan vehicles per flight:
- up to 6 passengers: one Mercedes Vito, €65 to Side;
- 7–12 passengers: two Vitos (€130) or a minibus;
- larger groups: minibuses, quoted individually.
Several hotels
Guests are often split between resorts – for example a main venue in Çolaklı and extra rooms in Kumköy or Manavgat. All of these are €65 per vehicle from Antalya Airport. Tell us who stays where and we will plan the drop-offs.
Signs and meeting
Drivers wait in arrivals with the event name, company name or guest name on the sign, as you prefer. Each flight is tracked, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
During the event
Programmes often include a dinner in Side’s old town, an excursion to the Manavgat waterfall or a visit to Aspendos. Note that the old town is largely pedestrianised: for evening events there, vehicles drop guests at the edge and collect them at an agreed time.
Departures
For departures, we plan pickups from each hotel by flight time. From Side, guests should leave about three hours before an international departure. Guests who stay on after the event can book their own return on the booking form.
Booking and payment
Small groups can book each vehicle online. For larger programmes, ask for one quote covering all transfers: [email protected] or +90 242 212 04 30.
See also Side minibus hire for vehicle choice, and the rates page for every fare.
Group sizes and vehicles
Side’s large resorts in Çolaklı, Kumköy and Sorgun welcome many groups: extended families, friends celebrating together, clubs and wedding parties. Choosing the right vehicle depends on the number of passengers and the amount of luggage.
Which vehicle?
- Up to 6 people: one Mercedes Vito – €65 from Antalya Airport to Side.
- 7–12 people: two Vitos travelling together (€130), or one minibus on request.
- 13 or more, or lots of equipment: minibuses, quoted individually.
Two Vitos have one advantage: if part of the group lands on a different flight, each car can be scheduled separately so nobody waits for the others.
Requesting a minibus quote
Choose a minibus in the booking results and press “Get a Custom Quote”, or email [email protected] with:
- the number of adults and children,
- the number of suitcases and bulky items such as prams, bikes or diving gear,
- flight numbers and arrival times,
- the hotel or hotels.
The journey
Side is about 65 km from Antalya Airport, roughly an hour by road. A private group transfer goes straight to your hotel, while a package coach may stop at a dozen other resorts first – on this route that can add more than an hour.
Meeting a group
Drivers wait in arrivals with a sign showing the group or lead passenger’s name. Each flight is tracked, and the first 60 minutes after landing are free.
Group outings from Side
Once you are settled, Side is a good base for group trips: the Manavgat waterfall is only about 8 km away, Aspendos about 35 km and Alanya about 64 km. These can be added to your quote.
For families of up to six, read Side private minivan. For organisers, see Side group transfers. All fixed fares are on the rates page.
Travelling with children
Side is a favourite with families: shallow sandy beaches, resorts with kids’ clubs and an old town that is fun to explore in the evening. The hour-long transfer from Antalya Airport is the one part of the trip that can test everyone’s patience – a private minivan makes it easy.
Space for a whole family
The Mercedes Vito has six individual passenger seats and room for 6 large suitcases plus hand luggage. A folded buggy usually fits as well; please mention it in the booking notes. Sliding doors make it easy to get children and bags in and out.
Free child seats
Child seats and boosters are provided free of charge. Note the number and ages of the children in the booking and the seats will be fitted before we collect you.
A known price
The fare from Antalya Airport to Side is €65 for the vehicle – the same for two people or six. It also covers Kumköy, Çolaklı, Evrenseki, Sorgun, Titreyengöl and Manavgat.
An hour without stops
About 65 km separate the airport from Side. In a private minivan there are no stops at other hotels; if someone needs a break, ask the driver. Evening arrivals are often the easiest: most children fall asleep long before the car reaches Manavgat.
At the airport
We follow your flight. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with your name and helps with the trolley. The first 60 minutes after landing are free, so there is time for the toilets and a snack before the drive.
Family outings from Side
Short trips that children usually enjoy: the Manavgat waterfall (about 8 km), a boat ride on the Manavgat river, or the Roman theatre at Aspendos (about 35 km). These can be booked at a fixed price; see long-distance transfers from Side.
Book both ways
Choose “Return” on the booking form and enter your departure pickup time; both journeys are paid at once and the return is discounted. For the trip home, allow about three hours before an international flight. More than six of you? See Side minibus hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests on different flights travel separately?
Yes, which avoids long waits at the airport.
Can the sign show our event name?
Yes. Tell us the wording.
Can you transport guests to an evening venue in the old town?
Yes, to the edge of the pedestrian area, with a pickup at an agreed time.
Who do we call on the day?
The office on +90 242 212 04 30.
Do you help with the wedding day itself?
Yes. Transfers between hotels, ceremony venue and reception can be planned at fixed prices; include them in your request.
How many people fit in one vehicle?
The Vito takes up to 6 passengers with 6 large suitcases.
Is it cheaper to book two Vitos?
For 7–12 people it often is: €130 to Side for two vehicles. Ask for a minibus quote to compare.
Can you carry diving or sports equipment?
Yes, within the vehicle’s space. List it when you request a quote.
Can the minibus also take us on a day trip?
Yes. Include the trip in your quote request.
Can a group arrive at Gazipaşa–Alanya Airport instead?
Yes. Gazipaşa is about 108 km from Side; enter the route in the search form or include it in your quote request.
Are child seats free?
Yes, on request.
