Antalya Airport (AYT/LTAI) is the practical air gateway. The Turkish airports authority lists Kemer about 57 km from the airport; Tekirova is farther south by road. Prearranged transfer, official taxi and airport rental car are practical options. Public transport normally requires connecting via Antalya city or bus infrastructure; validate the current bus and minibus route instead of relying on an assumed direct airport service. The airport transport page identifies taxis, rental cars and connections. Confirm which airport terminal, hotel entrance and Kemer or Tekirova boat meeting point you actually need.

Main airport for the Kemer-Tekirova coast; Turkish airport authority documents road and city-transit options. Official access page.

Road transport links Kemer, the Phaselis corridor and Tekirova. Hotels often organize pickups, while private taxis or a rental car simplify mixed shore, museum and mountain days. Check current dolmus/minibus stops and running hours directly for the dates, since no primary timetable for every coastal segment was confirmed. Tekirova dive boats reach Uc Adalar on organized outings, not a scheduled public island ferry; PADI reports around a 20-minute trip from the Tekirova shore. No overnight island accommodation or routine island transfer has been validated.

Entry rules depend on nationality, passport class, length and purpose of stay. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides the current visa-exemption and e-Visa lists, and recommends six months of passport validity at entry. It states that generally a travel document must extend at least 60 days beyond the authorized stay, subject to exemptions. For example, the ministry lists ordinary US passports as visa-exempt for up to 90 days in a 180-day period; this is not a universal rule. Verify your own nationality and passport directly rather than using a tour-site assertion. No locally imposed destination arrival tax was verified in this research.

The Tekirova PADI listing identifies dive equipment rental, air fills and a dive boat, with 3mm and 5mm suits listed as rentals. Confirm sizes, fins, boots, gas type, certified equipment tests, oxygen onboard and specialty gear before committing. Bring proof of certification, a dive computer and an SMB if appropriately trained. For snorkeling request a fitted mask and buoyancy aid. Do not assume technical gases, cave gear, freedive line or trained safety divers are stocked merely because the site has walls and caves.

The Turkish lira is legal tender. HSBC travel guidance confirms TRY and recommends checking charges when vendors quote in euros or other foreign currencies. Pay in local currency where sensible and verify merchant conversion rates.

ATMs and card payments are widely available in Turkey, particularly around town centers, though machine and home-bank fees can vary. Carry some lira for local buses, park entrances and small businesses; do not assume every boat takes cards. Payment guidance.

European two-round-pin sockets are standard. Bring an adapter and check that chargers accept 230V; avoid relying on hotel-specific low-voltage outlets. Country electrical reference.

Communications

Mobile data generally covers developed Kemer and Tekirova tourist areas, but offshore and mountainous service should not be assumed. Ask the operator what emergency VHF and phone communication is aboard. Wi-Fi at a hotel is not a substitute for downloadable directions, an offline map or a way to contact 112.

Language

Turkish is the official language. Tekirova Diving PADI listing reports English, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian on its team; do not generalize this language supply to every boat or emergency responder. Ask for a dive briefing in a language you understand.

Insurance

Carry travel health coverage and confirm that scuba, planned depth, any specialty or freediving coaching, hyperbaric treatment and emergency transport are included. Operator-advertised insurance may be narrower than personal dive-accident coverage. DAN emergency support is medical assistance, not a substitute for checking your policy. Verify whether any travel-advisory conditions affect cover.

Packing list

Pack a certified dive card and computer, surface protection, reef-friendly sun products, a mask that seals, water shoes for pebbly beaches and layerable exposure protection. Summer calls for serious hydration and shade; cooler months can require a warmer suit. Bring walking shoes for Phaselis, a warm layer for Tahtali and a type C/F power adapter. Do not plan technical gas or specialty kit rentals without a written center confirmation.

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