Manavgat
town · Turkey
Overview
Set in Turkey, Manavgat is a town.
It is home to around 99,000 people.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Antalya International Airport (AYT) is the closest airport, roughly 54 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Population | 99,254 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Nearest airport | Antalya International Airport (AYT), 54 km |
| Currency | TRY |
Where Manavgat is
Manavgat sits in Turkey, in the northern part of Asia.
Kemer lies about 81 km to the west, Antalya lies about 68 km to the west and Muratpaşa lies about 61 km to the west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Antalya International Airport (AYT), roughly 54 km away.
Alternative gateways include Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP, 96 km).
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Find flights to Manavgat →arrives AYT (54.4 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
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 Manavgat 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
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Kemer (81 km to the west); Antalya (68 km to the west); Muratpaşa (61 km to the west); Serik (33 km to the north-west); Belek (34 km to the west).
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
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Manavgat
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Getting around Manavgat
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Manavgat?
- Antalya International Airport (AYT) is the closest airport, about 54 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Manavgat?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Manavgat?
- Kemer is one of the closest places, about 81 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Manavgat in?
- Manavgat 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.