With all the rich historical background in Turkey for you to see, you have made a wise decision to take a vacation trip to Antalya. Getting There ought not to pose many difficulties but there are a few decisions you need to make and some information that is important to know. Arriving in Antalya will primarily be either by plane or by land transportation. Sea routes to this city in 2010 are still under consideration.

Arriving at Antalya by Airlines

If you prefer to travel by airplane, Antalya has its own international airport waiting for you. The Antalya Airport is highly acclaimed and has frequent flights to all major airports around the world. It specializes in the amount of flights to the United Kingdom, employing several flights everyday of the year.

By Train or Bus

Taking a train is the most enjoyable way to get to Antalya because you get to see all the mystical and majestic landscapes that Turkey has to offer. You can land by plane at Istanbul, the capital of Turkey then purchase a train ticket to Burdur using the Pamkkale Express. From Burdur you are able to take a minibus to Antalya which is only 90 minutes away. Antalya can be approached from basically anywhere in Turkey by the main 3 bus routes which are D650, D400 and the E87.

Passports and Visas

Some documentation is needed for visitors to enter Turkey. Every traveler will need an updated passport; in addition, visitors will need a visa also. The less stressful way to acquire a visa is to go to the separate visa sales clerk before you enter the line for passport control. If you are coming from the United Kingdom it is preferred that you get a visa from a Turkish consulate before departing for Turkey.