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

Antakya travel guide

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With a population of 210,000, Antakya is the largest city in Hatay Province, Turkey 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.

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When to visit Antakya

Antakya in August
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Antakya in August
Estimated hotel price
£40
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

Plane

When flying to Antakya, you’ll arrive at Antakya Hatay (HTY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Antakya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Antakya is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 178 miles from Antakya. You’ll find branches of Windycar and Sixt, among others, in Kayseri.

Plane

When flying to Antakya, you’ll arrive at Antakya Hatay (HTY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Antakya from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 11h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Antakya is to pick up a car hire from Kayseri, which is about 178 miles from Antakya. You’ll find branches of Windycar and Sixt, among others, in Kayseri.

Airports near Antakya

GZTGaziantep
COVTarsus Cukurova Intl
HTYAntakya Hatay

Airlines serving Antakya

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (386 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (8 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Good (17 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)
flynas
Good (92 reviews)
Aeroflot
Excellent (58 reviews)
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Where to stay in Antakya

Average rates range from around £43 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Antakya

Most booked hotels in Antakya

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Waxwing Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Antakya

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92.

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