Frequently asked
Questions about Taxi Side
Short explanations first, grouped by the stages of a trip, then the full list of questions travellers send us. If yours is not here, ask on WhatsApp; a person answers, at any hour.
Making a booking
You can book through the form on this site, which opens WhatsApp with your request written out, or by messaging or calling +90 551 464 26 32 directly. A dispatcher replies with the confirmed price and vehicle, and that written reply is your booking. We need the flight number for airport pickups, the hotel, the number of passengers with children's ages, and anything bulky in the luggage. There is no account to create and no payment step. Bookings can be made weeks in advance or on the same day; the earlier you book, the more certain you are of the exact vehicle and time you want.
Arriving at Antalya Airport
After passport control, baggage reclaim and customs, you come out into the public arrivals hall. That is where the driver waits, close to the exit, holding a sign with your name. It works the same at Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and the domestic terminal; we know which one from your flight number. Because we follow the flight in real time, a delay simply moves the meeting later, without extra cost. You do not need mobile data to be collected. If you do have a connection and something unusual happens, like a lost bag, a short WhatsApp message lets the driver know.
During the drive
The run from the airport to Side takes about an hour on the D400, a little less to Çolaklı and a little more to the eastern resorts like Kızılağaç. The vehicle is yours alone; nobody else is collected on the way. Every car is air-conditioned, non-smoking and cleaned between rides, and any child seats you asked for are already fitted. If you need a short stop, tell us when booking so it can be planned. Many passengers use the hour to ask about the area, and the drivers, who live here, are glad to tell them which day the market is or where to watch the sunset.
Paying and cancelling
Nothing is paid before the ride. At your destination you pay the driver the fare we confirmed, in cash or by card; cash can be euros, pounds sterling or Turkish lira. The price is for the whole vehicle, one way, and does not change for night arrivals, public holidays, traffic or flight delays. Cancelling is free at any time, with no deadline, and changes to times, flights or passenger numbers are free as well. If a change means a larger vehicle is needed, we tell you the new fare before confirming it.
Questions people ask us
What exactly is Taxi Side?
A local team of drivers based between Side and Manavgat, offering private transfers from Antalya Airport to the Side coast, returns to the airport, local rides and day trips. Every ride is private and priced per vehicle.
Is the transfer private or shared?
Always private. The vehicle carries only you and the people travelling with you, straight to your address.
What does a transfer from Antalya Airport to Kumköy cost?
€50 per vehicle in the Economy van, the same as Side, Sorgun, Manavgat and Çolaklı. The seven-seat van is €55, the VIP van €60 and the minibus €65.
Is Denizyaka cheaper than Side?
Yes. Denizyaka is a little nearer the airport, about 48 km, and the Economy fare is €40. Kızılağaç and Kızılot, further east, are €60, and Çenger €70.
How do I book?
Use the booking form, which hands your request over to WhatsApp, or message or call +90 551 464 26 32. You get a written confirmation with the price and vehicle.
Which languages do you speak?
Dispatch answers in English and Turkish. Messages in other languages, such as German, Russian or Polish, are answered too.
I land at 2 a.m. Is that a problem?
Not at all. We work around the clock, and night arrivals cost the same as daytime ones.
My flight is late. Do I need to let you know?
No. We follow the flight's actual landing time and the driver adjusts. Waiting for a delay is free.
How do I recognise the driver?
In the arrivals hall, just past the customs exit, look for a printed sign with the name you booked under.
What if I cannot find the driver?
Stay inside the arrivals hall near the exit, and if you can get online, message us on WhatsApp. Dispatch can reach the driver straight away.
Do you provide car seats for children?
Yes, free of charge: infant seats, child seats and boosters. Tell us the children's ages and we fit the right ones before pickup.
We have a lot of luggage. Will it fit?
Tell us what you are bringing and we will recommend the vehicle. As a guide, the Economy van suits four people with normal luggage, and a golf bag needs about the space of two suitcases.
Can I pay by card?
Yes. You can pay the driver by card or in cash at the end of the ride.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
No. There is no deposit and no online payment. The full fare is paid to the driver at the end of the journey.
Is there a cancellation fee?
No. You can cancel free of charge at any time, without a deadline. Just let us know as soon as possible.
Should I tip the driver?
Tipping is your choice and is never added to the fare. If you were happy with the ride, a small tip is appreciated, but nobody will expect it.
Can you pick us up from the hotel for our flight home?
Yes. Book the return with your flight time and we suggest a pickup time, usually 3 to 3½ hours before an international departure from the Side area.
Do you drive to other airports?
Gazipaşa Airport transfers are possible on request; ask for a price on WhatsApp. The fixed fares on this site are all from Antalya Airport.
Can we stop at Aspendos on the way from the airport?
Aspendos lies just off the D400 on the way to Side, so a visit can be combined with the transfer. The driver waits while you look around; ask for a price when you book.
Do you only drive to Side?
No. We drive from Antalya Airport to the whole coast, from Kemer and Antalya city to Belek, Alanya and as far as Kaş and Fethiye. Every fare is on the price page.
One message is enough
Tell us the flight. We will be at the gate.
Send your flight number and hotel name on WhatsApp. You get a confirmed fixed price back, usually within a few minutes, any hour of the day.