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£198
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Open live London → Antalya flight results
Structured fare picks from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts snapshots are in the comparison table below. Use the buttons for live all-in totals, bags and airport transfers.
When to fly
The honest month-by-month
Green = go, and usually cheaper. Red = we'd genuinely avoid it.
Jan–MarToo cold to swim
Apr–MaySweet spot
JunWarm, not mad
Jul–Aug40°C & priciest
SepStill hot, busy
OctBest value sun
NovMild, quiet
DecSea too cold
Fare snapshot
Cheapest recent fares by month
London (all airports) → Antalya — lowest fares seen per month (round-trip preferred, one-way where return inventory was empty; bar height relative to £57).
Sep
from £94
Oct
from £92
Nov
from £57
Dec
from £74
Jan
from £117
Jan
from £130
Feb
from £147
Fare comparison
London → Antalya — structured fare picks
Cheapest, better-value and direct-only snapshots from recent Aviasales / Travelpayouts data. Not a live quote — compare bags, seats and airports on the partner site.
| Pick | When | From | Why this one |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare | 14 Nov | £57 | Lowest return seen on this route via Aviasales (typically a 7-night stay). Confirm bags and dates on the partner site. |
| Best-value pick | Dec | £74 | A more typical month than the absolute floor — often a better all-in bet once bags and peak-week demand are in. |
| Direct-only | Usually non-stop | £57 | Direct flights are typical (~4h block). Filter for non-stop on partner results — calendar floors can mix connections. |
When to fly
The honest month-by-month
Green = generally a comfortable window. Red = we'd usually skip it.
Jan–MarQuiet, cooler sea
Apr–MaySweet spot
JunWarm, not peak
Jul–AugHot & busiest
SepWarm seas
OctQuieter weeks
Weather & season
Antalya — seasonal snapshot
Warm from late spring; July and August are hottest and most crowded.
- Winter (Dec–Feb)Mild days; beach resorts quieter and some pools closed.
- Spring (Mar–May)Ideal for city breaks and early resort weeks.
- Summer (Jun–Aug)Hot and busy; family strips fill first.
- Autumn (Sep–Nov)Warm water, lighter flights than midsummer peaks.
Straight talk
What we'd tell a mate before they book
- Pick city or resort before you compare hotels. Airport transfers differ — a cheap room an hour away can wipe the fare saving.
- Avoid defaulting to August if dates flex. June or September is often the same trip with easier restaurants.
- Mid-week departures often avoid the busiest Fri–Sun demand. Especially on short-haul leisure routes.
- Add cabin and hold bag fees for every traveller. Family totals on leisure carriers climb fast.
Route overview
London’s short-haul Turkish Riviera corridor.
London to Antalya is one of the UK’s most useful sun routes: about four hours direct into AYT, all-inclusive Lara weeks, Kaleiçi harbour evenings, and shoulder months that still feel like a proper holiday. The useful comparison is airport plus baggage plus transfer time to Lara, Belek or Side — not the first one-way fare on screen.
How to think about this route
For most Antalya holidays, a direct London → AYT flight is the sensible default. One-stop tickets via Istanbul or elsewhere can look cheaper, but they often turn a short hop into a full travel day — especially with hold bags and children.
Before you book, compare the full journey: which London airport you can reach easily, baggage allowance, and whether your resort sits twenty minutes from AYT (Lara) or closer to an hour (Belek / Side). Packages often win when school holidays tighten both seats and rooms at once.
London departures
Gatwick, Stansted and Luton carry a lot of leisure capacity on this corridor; Heathrow appears more often on fuller-service schedules. The “cheapest” London airport is not always the best door-to-door option once you add rail, parking or an overnight near the terminal.
Also check Manchester and Birmingham non-stops before locking a London fare — the gap can be larger than people expect, and North West travellers often save a positioning day by flying from MAN instead. See our Manchester → Antalya route guide if that is closer to home.
London airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Main Advantage | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | West London; full-service | Frequency / connections | Peak queues; often dearer headlines |
| Gatwick (LGW) | South / south-east | Strong leisure short-haul | Awkward from north of the river |
| Stansted (STN) | North-east / Essex; low headlines | Often cheapest ticket | Express + cross-London time |
| Luton (LTN) | North / M1 corridor | Regular low-cost schedules | Early starts; DART/coach hops |
Airlines on this route
easyJet, SunExpress, Pegasus, TUI and others appear. Most UK sun flights use AYT.
Antalya (AYT) arrivals
Antalya Airport sits east of the city. Lara is typically about twenty minutes in light traffic; Kaleiçi and the harbour are closer to half an hour; Belek and Side take longer and reward an included coach transfer if you book a package.
Match arrival time to check-in. Late-evening landings suit Lara’s short transfer better than a long Belek run after dark. If you want old-town evenings, plan at least one Kaleiçi night rather than spending every evening on a resort shuttle.
Lara, Turkey
Kaleiçi, Turkey
- Airport
- Resort area
Antalya airports — quick compare
| Airport | Best For | Transfer to centre / resort | Main Drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya (AYT) | Resort coast arrivals | Transfer to Lara / Kundu / Belek / Kemer — times vary widely | Which resort belt you booked matters more than the airport |
Airport transfers — quick guide
- Heathrow: Elizabeth line or Piccadilly; Express is faster and dearer. Allow peak security time.
- Gatwick: Gatwick Express or Thameslink. Clean from south London; slower if you start north.
- Stansted: Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, then Tube. Price that before a “cheap” fare wins.
- Luton: DART to Parkway, then rail into London. Fine with a cabin bag; slower with two hold cases.
- AYT: Pre-book transfers in peak weeks — Belek and Kemer are not “just outside the terminal”.
Package holidays vs flight-only
Many London → Antalya trips are sold as flight plus hotel — especially for Lara and Belek all-inclusives in summer and half-term weeks. Compare standalone flights with bundled options on the package holidays hub or a Turkey flight + hotel search on the partner site.
Flight-only suits travellers who already know their hotel, want Kaleiçi boutiques, or are mixing city and resort nights. Lock dates first, then use the stays guide to pick Lara, Kaleiçi or Belek before comparing board basis.
When to compare and book
April–May and October are the sweet spots for many travellers: warm enough for the beach without August’s peak heat and peak fares. July–August fill early for UK school holidays — start comparing six to ten weeks ahead, earlier if dates are fixed.
December headlines can look low, but the sea is usually too cold for a classic swim-focused week. Use the month strip above as a planning filter, then confirm live totals with bags included.
Baggage and fare details
Leisure carriers on this route often price cabin bags, hold luggage and seat selection separately. Family bookings multiply those extras quickly — compare the total for every passenger, not only the lead adult fare.
Because you depart the UK, UK261 delay rights can apply on the outbound. Worth knowing before you are stuck at the gate — and another reason not to chase the absolute cheapest one-stop if a delayed connection wrecks the week.
Antalya planning after you land
Pick the base before you fall for hotel photos. Lara suits beach and all-inclusive weeks with short AYT transfers; Kaleiçi suits walkable harbour evenings; Belek and Side suit mega-resort holidays if you accept the longer coach run.
Use the Antalya stays guide for neighbourhood detail, then compare Antalya activities and car hire if you want day trips beyond the resort strip.
Where to stay
Real hotel picks for this route
Lara for short transfers and resort weeks, Kaleiçi for old-town evenings, Konyaaltı for a city-beach strip — pick the base before comparing packages.
Plan around the flight
Make the route useful, not just cheap.
Pick your resort base, then align flights, packages and hotel area.
London to Antalya FAQs
How long is the flight from London to Antalya?
A direct flight takes about four hours. A one-stop itinerary can turn this into a full travel day, so compare total journey time as well as price.
Which London airports fly to Antalya?
Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Heathrow all appear depending on airline and season. Confirm the airport in live results before booking rail or parking.
When is the best time to fly?
April–May and October usually balance warmth and demand. July–August are hotter, busier and pricier; June and September suit travellers who want stronger heat.
Package or flight-only?
Packages often win for Lara and Belek in peak school-holiday weeks. Flight-only suits Kaleiçi stays, split itineraries, or when you already know the hotel.
Do British citizens need a visa?
Full British citizen passports can currently visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism, with passport validity rules. Check GOV.UK before you fly.
What is the biggest hidden cost?
Baggage, seats and resort transfers — especially for families on low headline fares, and for Belek/Side bases that sit farther from AYT.
Why can May and October still look expensive when November is cheapest?
Shoulder weeks in April–May and October still have beach weather, UK half-terms and open resort inventory, so fares often sit above the winter floor. November looks cheap because many charters empty and some hotels wind down — cooler evenings, not a May half-term price. Compare your actual dates, not the calendar’s cheapest month.
Is a one-stop via Istanbul worth it for a week in Lara?
A direct London–Antalya hop is about four hours. A via-Istanbul ticket can undercut that headline, but it often adds half a day, a bag risk and a late Lara arrival. It only pays off when the gap is large and you are not travelling with children on a seven-night resort week. For most Lara or Belek packages, keep the non-stop.
Ready to compare London → Antalya?
Fixed school-holiday dates often move flight and hotel inventory together — compare flight-only and flight + hotel bundles with your exact dates on the partner site. Then check baggage, seats, arrival airport and cancellation rules before you book.
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