Best time: September and October

Antalya on a budget for a rewarding coastal break

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

Antalya on a budget works well when you choose one convenient area, build days around free sights and beaches, and book the main holiday elements early. A relaxed week near the coast gives you time for the old town, the Mediterranean and day trips without turning every day into a schedule of extras.

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?: Konyaalti and Lara suit travellers who want beaches within an easy daily reach of central Antalya. Konyaalti has a clear resort rhythm, a long sandy shoreline and straightforward access to the city centre.
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 an Antalya base that keeps daily journeys simple

Konyaalti and Lara suit travellers who want beaches within an easy daily reach of central Antalya. Konyaalti has a clear resort rhythm, a long sandy shoreline and straightforward access to the city centre. Lara works well for a self catering stay, with a broad choice of apartments and simple access to beaches, shops and local buses.

The historic centre is useful for food, culture and a change of setting, but a central base can be less convenient for a beach holiday. You could stay near the coast, visit the old town for one day and use the walk around Kaleiçi as part of that outing. One well chosen base reduces the need to move luggage and makes a budget easier to control.

Use Antalya weather to pick the right holiday month

May and October are sensible choices for value because both offer comfortable daytime temperatures with a mild coastal climate. May brings 25 °C days and 14 °C nights, while October records 26 °C days and 15 °C nights. These months suit sightseeing, beach walks and eating outdoors through much of the day.

The summer offers the warmest sea, with June through September providing sea temperatures from 25 °C to 29 °C. July and August also bring the greatest daytime heat, reaching 36 °C. If you travel then, structure days around an early beach session, shade or indoor activities around midday, and a cooler evening walk after sunset.

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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

Build a free day around the coast and old Antalya

A budget-friendly day can combine a morning swim, a walk along Konyaalti beach and a bus or local transport ride into the centre. Spend the afternoon in Kaleiçi, where the old town streets lead towards Roman-era Hadrian’s Gate and the harbour. This route gives you architecture, local life and sea views without a package of paid activities.

Keep the next day deliberately simple. Have breakfast near your accommodation, return to the beach and reserve the afternoon for a self catering meal. Meals around the harbour and central market give you a chance to compare dishes and prices before choosing a restaurant. A compact daily plan also makes your holiday easier on the budget.

Shape a seven day trip without filling every hour

For a seven day stay, give yourself two days for Antalya city and beach time, then use two day trips before returning to the same accommodation. Dedicate one day to the old town and harbour. Keep another for Konyaalti or Lara, and use a relaxed rhythm for the remaining city days so a walk or swim can fill the morning.

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A day trip to the Taurus Mountains can add scenery and walking to a coastal holiday. Another day works well for the waterfalls and countryside outside the city. HolidayWow can place the routes, stops and bases on a map, then let you choose a relaxed, balanced or packed pace. Editing a stop on another day helps you react to the weather and keep local journeys simple.

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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.

Travel advice for Türkiye

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Travel advice

Control booking costs with live prices and a clear budget

Start with the elements that shape the total: accommodation, flights, local transport, meals and chosen activities. HolidayWow displays live partner prices for stays, tours, transport and flights, or presents a live price check within the plan. This lets you compare current options in GBP and decide which parts deserve a higher budget.

Self catering can make meal spending easier to manage, particularly in Lara or Konyaalti where accommodation choices include apartments. Use a shopping list for breakfasts and simple meals, while reserving restaurant experiences for special meals. A trip budget, price watch and group cost splitting keep shared costs organised while you compare options.

Plan the UK journey and protect the value of the trip

Antalya is 1,821 miles from London Heathrow and 1,941 miles from Manchester, so departure airport choice can shape your UK travel budget. Describe your origin, dates, group and budget in HolidayWow, and the planner can include the home journey, flight, transfer and first stay as a door to door route.

Add your dates when they are settled to bring weekdays, live weather and current partner options into each day card. The Bank Holiday planner can also connect UK public holidays with annual leave, and the typical UK allowance of 28 leave days gives room to build a longer break around half term or the summer holidays. Share the route with your group so everyone can see the same plan.

Antalya: frequently asked questions

What is the best way to plan Antalya on a budget?

Choose one coastal area, stay near everyday amenities and prioritise accommodation, flights and local transport before adding activities. Build free days around the beach, Kaleiçi and walking routes, then reserve a few paid experiences through live partner prices. A clear trip budget makes each booking easier to assess.

Which months suit a budget holiday in Antalya?

May and October pair warm days with cooler evenings and suit sightseeing, beach time and self catering. Summer brings the warmest sea, with June through September particularly warm for swimming. Choose your pace around the month, as July and August bring 36 °C daytime temperatures.

Should a budget Antalya holiday use self catering?

Self catering suits Lara and Konyaalti because both offer beaches, shops and local transport. Preparing some meals gives you control over breakfasts and light dinners, while restaurants and markets provide variety. Keep a mix of self catering and planned meals so the holiday still feels varied.

Can I stay near the beach and visit Antalya’s old town?

Yes. A coastal base in Konyaalti or Lara lets you return to your accommodation after sightseeing. Plan one day for Kaleiçi, Hadrian’s Gate and the harbour, and use local transport into central Antalya. This creates a varied day without changing hotels.

How does HolidayWow help with a budget Antalya holiday?

Describe the destination, group, pace and budget in one sentence or by voice. HolidayWow turns the request into a map based plan, shows live partner prices and provides tools for editing days, watching prices and splitting shared costs. The app is free to download and to plan with.

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