Where can I buy and top up an AntalyaKart public transport card in Antalya?
From messages by 8 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 9 days ago
From messages by 8 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
For just two rides, buy a cash-only cardboard AntalyaKart from a vending machine; for longer stays or future visits, a plastic card is more practical. Cards are sold at some bus stops, and small independent shops can be an alternative when there is no machine.
A vending machine sells a cardboard AntalyaKart loaded for two rides, payable in cash Turkish lira. Buy the plastic version instead if you expect to use public transport longer or return to Antalya.
If there is no AntalyaKart machine at the stop, try nearby small independent shops, which may sell the transport card. Large chain stores are less likely to be useful.
Some bus stops sell AntalyaKart cards and allow top-ups on site. Do not assume every stop has this service, so it is safer to get the card before you urgently need to travel.