Best time: September and October

Antalya for a honeymoon

Published 5 October 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·

Antalya suits a honeymoon that balances time by the Mediterranean with memorable places to explore. Choose a seafront base for easy beach days, then build unhurried outings around the old town, waterfalls and nearby coast. HolidayWow can turn your ideas into an editable map plan that leaves room for a relaxed rhythm.

In Antalya, the best months for a trip are September and October, with daytime highs up to 32 °C and the sea up to 28 °C.

7 days in Antalya in October, Beach and hiking, from London Gatwick on your own

Plan a trip

Best time to go: September and October
Sea in August: 29 °C
Swim season, sea from 21 °C: May to November
Flight from London Gatwick, nonstop: about 3 h 56

Antalya at a glance

What’s the vibe?: A seafront hotel gives you the simplest honeymoon rhythm: breakfast beside the water, a swim before the heat builds and dinner without a long journey. Antalya's central coast also places old town, the marina and several established neighbourhoods within easy reach for sightseeing.
Best time to go: In Antalya, the best months for a trip are September and October, with daytime highs up to 32 °C and the sea up to 28 °C.
How to get there?: From London Gatwick, you can be in Antalya in about 3 h 56.

Choose a base that suits your idea of romance

A seafront hotel gives you the simplest honeymoon rhythm: breakfast beside the water, a swim before the heat builds and dinner without a long journey. Antalya's central coast also places old town, the marina and several established neighbourhoods within easy reach for sightseeing.

A stay further along the Lara coast works well when beach time comes first. Couples who prefer a quieter daily pattern can choose a resort area with generous outdoor spaces and make excursions to the city on a clear day. Checking the route on a map helps you balance the location of your stay with the places you want to see.

Pair Antalya's coast with its historic centre

Antalya's old quarter, Kaleiçi, brings winding lanes, historic walls and waterside settings into the heart of the city. It works well for a gentle day of wandering, stopping for lunch and watching the boats around the marina. The nearby Roman harbour and city walls add a strong sense of place without requiring a full day of organised activity.

For a change of scenery, make the waterfalls and the surrounding coast part of your plan. Build one sightseeing day around a single direction, then return to your hotel for a swim and an evening meal. This gives a honeymoon enough structure while preserving the freedom to linger.

Already started

Your trip in Antalya

26 °C by day in October
Sea 25 °C
from London Gatwick about 3 h 56

Day 1
Arrival in Antalya
Flight from London Gatwick in 3 h 56, direct. Settle in, first evening by the harbour or in the centre.
Day 2
Lara
Beach day: the sea is around 25 °C in October.
Day 3
Red Rujj Beach
Beach day: the sea is around 25 °C in October.
Day 4
Babil Beach
Beach day: the sea is around 25 °C in October.
Day 5
Konyaaltı Beach
Beach day: the sea is around 25 °C in October.
Day 6
Mermerli Plajı
Beach day: the sea is around 25 °C in October.
Day 7
Last morning and flight home
One last coffee with a sea view, then back to London Gatwick.

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Weather and sea temperature in Antalya

The warmest month is August, with 36 °C by day and 23 °C at night. The sea reaches 29 °C in August. The sunniest month is July, with 13 hours of sun a day.

Climate by month
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Day °C	12	13	17	21	25	31	36	36	32	26	20	14
Night °C	4	4	6	10	14	19	22	23	20	15	10	6
Sea °C	18	17	17	18	21	25	28	29	28	25	22	20
Sun h/day	5	6	7	9	10	12	13	11	10	8	6	5
Rain days	13	9	9	7	7	5	2	2	4	6	8	11

Climate: NASA POWER 2006 to 2025, sea: NOAA OISST 1991 to 2020. Day and night are average highs and lows, sun in hours per day.

Weather in Antalya month by month

January12 °C18 °C
February13 °C17 °C
March17 °C17 °C
April21 °C18 °C
May25 °C21 °C
June31 °C25 °C
July36 °C28 °C
August36 °C29 °C
September32 °C28 °C
October26 °C25 °C
November20 °C22 °C
December14 °C20 °C

Match Antalya to your preferred month

May through October is a strong choice when warm sea conditions and long days outdoors suit your plans. June offers daytime temperatures of 31 °C with a 25 °C sea, while July and August reach daytime temperatures of 36 °C and sea temperatures of 28 °C and 29 °C. September offers 32 °C by day and a 28 °C sea, making it a practical month for combining shore time with city visits.

April provides a gentler seasonal start with 21 °C daytime temperatures, an 18 °C sea and 9 sunshine hours. March and February suit couples who prefer cooler conditions for walking around the old quarter and other outdoor sights. HolidayWow uses monthly climate information to help you choose a pace and place activities alongside the conditions for your chosen month.

A seven day honeymoon with space to unwind

For seven days, stay in one area and give each part of the holiday a clear role. Begin with a day to settle in, enjoy the beach and explore your immediate surroundings. Use another day for Kaleiçi, the marina and a relaxed dinner. Add a day for a waterfall excursion, keeping the afternoon free for your hotel or the coast.

Keep two further days flexible, one for a coastal trip and one for whatever weather and energy suggest. The final day can hold a slow breakfast, a final swim and time beside the pool. This structure gives you shared experiences without turning every day into a packed schedule.

Getting there

The quickest way is from London Gatwick: you're in Antalya in about 3 h 56 on a direct flight. Direct flights leave from 8 UK airports. The nearest airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), 6 miles away.

AYTAntalya International Airport6 miles to the destination

Flight times from UK airports
From	Flight time	To	Direct flight
London Gatwick LGW	about 3 h 56	AYT	Direct
London Stansted STN	about 3 h 56	AYT	Direct
London Luton LTN	about 3 h 59	AYT	Direct
Birmingham BHX	about 4 h 06	AYT	Direct
Bristol BRS	about 4 h 08	AYT	Direct
Manchester MAN	about 4 h 11	AYT	Direct
Edinburgh EDI	about 4 h 23	AYT	Direct
Glasgow GLA	about 4 h 27	AYT	Direct
London Heathrow LHR	about 3 h 58	AYT

Flight times estimated from the distance, direct routes from OpenTravelData.

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Build the trip on a map and adjust it together

Describe your honeymoon in a sentence or use voice input. HolidayWow reads the destination, month, group, pace and budget, then places each day on a map with stops marked along the route. You can select a relaxed pace, keep a day light or change individual activities as your plans develop.

Sharing opens the same plan for both of you. One person can view, edit, vote or comment, which is useful for choosing between a beach day and an excursion. Dates can be added later, bringing weekday details, live weather and live partner prices into the day cards. The app is free to download and to plan with.

Antalya: frequently asked questions

What is the best time for a honeymoon in Antalya?

May to October is a strong choice for warm sea conditions and outdoor time. September balances daytime warmth with a sea temperature of 28 °C, while April offers 21 °C by day and an 18 °C sea for sightseeing and a calmer pace. Your preferred month should also match the kind of holiday you want.

Where should a honeymoon couple stay in Antalya?

A seafront base is convenient for swimming, dining and unhurried days. The central coast suits couples who want easy access to the old town and marina, while the Lara coast is useful when beach time is the priority. HolidayWow can place your stay and daily stops on the map so the route is easy to judge.

How should a couple plan seven days in Antalya?

Use one day to settle in, one for the old town and marina, one for a waterfall excursion and one for a coastal trip. Leave two days for beach time, a spa treatment or a meal you want to revisit, then use the final day for a slow finish. The relaxed pace leaves room for spontaneous changes.

Can a honeymoon plan be edited after it is created?

Yes. HolidayWow lets you drag a stop to another day, swap a place, lighten a day and change the overall pace. The plan checker reorders the day after each change, so both of you can refine the route as you decide what matters most.

Can couples choose the holiday dates later?

A trip can begin with a month, and dates can be added later. Each day card then gains its weekday, live weather and live prices. This is useful when your honeymoon dates are flexible and you want to compare choices before setting the final schedule.

How does HolidayWow help with booking a honeymoon?

You can add the honeymoon to a map-first plan, share it with your partner and use partner links for stays, tours and transport. The page presents live partner prices in your language and currency, while HolidayWow keeps the plans and booking choices connected.

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