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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Side travel guide

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You're Going to Love Side

With a population of 10.505, Side is a must-see destination in Antalya Province, Turkey. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Side deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Side

Side in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 458
1 night at 3-star hotel
Side in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 458
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Side in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 238 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Side, with an average rainfall of 2 mm.

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How to Get to Side

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Pamukkale Turizm, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koç. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 435 km and will cost you around RM 117. From Izmir, the ticket costs about RM 156 for a journey of 571 km. Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Side doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), which is located 54 km from Side. The shortest flight to Side from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Side, including Pamukkale Turizm, Metro Turizm and Kamil Koç. From Dalaman, the bus ride to Side takes 435 km and will cost you around RM 117. From Izmir, the ticket costs about RM 156 for a journey of 571 km. Side’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Side

ISEIsparta
AYTAntalya
GZPGazipasa

Airlines serving Side

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
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Where to stay in Side

From 5-star hotels such as the Royal Taj Mahal to great affordable options like the Akayda Butik Hotel, Side offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 638 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Side

Most booked hotels in Side

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Acanthus and Cennet Barut Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,318+
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Barut Hemera
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,569+
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Oz Hotels Side Premium
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 504+
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Kamelya K Club
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 419+
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Linda Resort Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 324+
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Euphoria Palm Beach Resort
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
RM 407+
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Hiring a car in Side

Expect to pay RM 5.41 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 64.90 and RM 86.53. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.41 per litre in Side (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 64.90 and RM 86.53. The most frequently booked car type in Side is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat Tipo or similar) is, on average, 8% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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