Cheap flights from Dublin to Antalya

October is the cheapest month for this route, and it is easy to see why: the Turkish Riviera is still warm, the summer crowds have gone and airlines are filling seats outside the school breaks. Fares climb through the Irish school holidays and peak in July and August, when Antalya is at its hottest and busiest. September and November sit close to October on price and are quieter. On weekdays, Tuesday and Wednesday departures tend to undercut Friday and Sunday returns, so if your dates are flexible, shift them by a day or two. Book early for summer travel and leave it later for the shoulder months, when prices often soften.

Sun Express and Pegasus are the low-cost names you will see most often on this route, and both keep the base fare low by charging separately for checked bags, seat choice and food. Aer Lingus and Turkish Airlines fly it as full-service carriers, with a cabin bag in the fare and a more generous allowance on many tickets. Emerald Airlines, Hahn Air, Air Baltic, Air France, FLYONE and HOP! turn up mainly on connecting itineraries, often through a European hub — sometimes cheaper, but with a change of plane and a longer day. Compare the total, not the headline: a low-cost ticket plus a bag can cost more than a full-service fare.

Antalya Airport is the only airport serving the city, and it sits outside the centre rather than in it. Taxis and private transfers meet every arrival, and there is a public bus and shuttle service into town for anyone keeping costs down. Journey times depend on traffic, which builds through the summer season. If you are heading to a coastal resort rather than the city itself, the drive is longer, so arrange the transfer before you land. Watch the difference between a transfer bundled into a package and one you book yourself, and keep your booking confirmation handy at the desk.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Antalya

2.4 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Dublin Airport is the only departure point on this route, so check your departure details before you leave.
• Low-cost fares on Sun Express and Pegasus usually exclude checked bags, so add the bag before you compare totals.
• A connecting itinerary booked as separate tickets means you carry your own bags and cover a missed connection yourself.
• Check that your passport and any visa or entry rules for Turkey are valid for your travel dates.
• Compare an October departure against the summer months before you commit, since the price gap is wide.
• Confirm whether your fare is direct or routed through a hub, as the journey time differs sharply.