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.
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.
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 17h 25m.
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 Nissa Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Kayseri.
Average rates range from around £50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.87 and £17.16. 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.