Antakya travel guide

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You're Going to Love Antakya

With a population of 210,000, Antakya is the largest city in Hatay Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Antakya to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Antakya

Antakya in November
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Antakya in November
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Antakya in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 191 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Antakya, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.

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How to Get to Antakya

Car

Another option to get to Antakya is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 287 km from Antakya. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.

Car

Another option to get to Antakya is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 287 km from Antakya. You’ll find branches of Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.

Airports near Antakya

Airlines serving Antakya

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (134 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (104 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (20 reviews)
Aeroflot
Excellent (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Antakya

Most booked hotels in Antakya

Waxwing Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
The Liwan Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Antakya

Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Antakya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.83 and £17.10. The most frequently booked car type in Antakya is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Antakya (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.83 and £17.10. The most frequently booked car type in Antakya is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.