Planning a golf trip to Belek, Turkey? Smart move. It’s one of Europe’s top golfing hotspots – all sunshine, luxury resorts, and pristine fairways. But before you pack your polos and polish your pitching wedge, here’s the lowdown on getting there, getting around, and making the most of your Belek golf break.
Whether you’re squeezing in 18 holes straight off the plane or looking to bag a bargain in the duty-free, this guide’s got your back.
✈️ Getting to Belek from Antalya Airport
Antalya Airport (AYT) is your gateway to the Belek golf belt – and it’s only around 30–40 minutes away by road. That said, always allow a little extra time if you’re heading straight to the course or flying home post-round.
Outside of rush hour, it’s a breeze. Inside rush hour? Just plan around it. And if you need private transfers in a golf-friendly minibus, we can sort you out.
🚨 Airport Tips (Don’t Get Caught Out)
Antalya Airport is small and efficient but can get busy – especially during peak golf seasons (April–June) and (Sept–November). Here’s what you need to know:
- ✅ Arrival: There’s an x-ray for hold luggage before passport control. Shoes off? Nah. But if you look a bit too keen, they might ask.
- ✅ Next up: Passport control, then another x-ray for hand luggage – this time it’s laptops, belts, toiletries, and yes, your lucky divot tool.
- ✅ Departure: Give yourself a solid buffer. The process is slick but demand can spike during busy golf months.
- ✅ Post-security: The departure lounge has everything you need – snacks, shops, and a pretty decent duty-free haul.
🕒 When’s Best to Travel to Belek?
Spring and Autumn (March–June, Sept–Nov) are perfect for golf. Warm days, cool nights, and ideal tee-time weather. Here’s the full breakdown:
- Low Season (Nov–Feb) – Cheaper flights, emptier airports, but fewer routes. You might need to travel further to your UK departure airport.
- Peak Season (April–June) – Prime golfing conditions. Courses are buzzing, but so are the airports – allow extra time.
- Summer (July–Aug) – Very hot, more leisure tourists than golfers, and airports can be heaving.
🏌️♂️ First or Last Round of Golf?
Some Belek golf resorts offer showers and changing facilities at the course. That means you can:
- Drop your bags at the hotel
- Head straight to the first tee
- Freshen up after
- Start your trip strong 💪
And if you’re tight on time at the end? Smash a final 9, hit the driving range for longest drive bragging rights, or settle who’s buying airport beers with a quick putting comp.
🧳 Golf Trip Luggage Tips (Trust Us, We’ve Been Burned)
- Pack light. Always. See our Ultimate Golf Trip Packing Guide
- Take an old bag out, and upgrade on location – just avoid airport shops, hotels, and tourist traps. Haggle like a legend and it makes for a decent story.
- Inspect before you buy: Zips, wheels, handles – we’ve had bags explode mid-airport (cheers, “flight-approved” carry-on).
- Stock up on golf wear: Replica and own-brand polos and jackets are everywhere. Shorts and caps? Weirdly rare, so maybe bring spares.
🎒 Need a bag?
Check out our top picks for golf bags, cabin cases, and travel gear.
🕶️ Need golf wear?
Check out our favourite polos, shorts, sunnies and more.
😈 Sneak Some Golf Pranks into Your Luggage
What is the best kind of golf trip banter? The unexpected kind.
- Fake snakes in golf bags
- Exploding balls on the first tee
- Hidden airhorns at the putting green
Shove a few pranks into your case, keep it quiet, and wait for the right moment. Film it. Post it. Thank us later.
Belek Travel Tips Recap
- Antalya Airport → Belek = 30–40 mins
- Allow extra airport time during peak golf season
- Golf resorts often have showers for arrival/departure rounds
- Best time to go = Spring & Autumn
- Pack light, prank hard, and play legendary
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