Kemer
town · Turkey
Overview
Kemer is a town in Turkey.
Its population is roughly 17,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), about 39 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,300 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Nearest airport | Antalya International Airport (AYT), 39 km |
| Currency | TRY |
Where Kemer is
Kemer sits in Turkey, in the northern part of Asia.
Manavgat lies about 81 km to the east, Antalya lies about 36 km to the north and Muratpaşa lies about 37 km to the north-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Antalya International Airport (AYT) is the closest airport, about 39 km from Kemer.
Alternative gateways include Kastelorizo Airport (KZS, 102 km); Süleyman Demirel International Airport (ISE, 141 km).
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Find flights to Kemer →arrives AYT (39.2 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Kemer is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through AYT.
Day trips & nearby
Kemer works well as a base. Within about 81 km you can reach Manavgat (81 km to the east); Antalya (36 km to the north); Muratpaşa (37 km to the north-east); Serik (60 km to the north-east); Belek (54 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the TRY (Lira).
The main language spoken is Turkish.
Clocks run on Europe/Istanbul time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Kemer
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Getting around Kemer
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Kemer?
- Antalya International Airport (AYT) is the closest airport, about 39 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Kemer?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Kemer?
- Manavgat is one of the closest places, about 81 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Kemer in?
- Kemer is in Turkey.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-08-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-08-18
Data compiled 2026-08-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.