Tours to Alanya from Chisinau — Last-Minute Deals
Alanya is the easternmost of the big resorts on the Antalya coast: the town spreads around a rocky peninsula crowned by a Seljuk fortress, and the octagonal Red Tower stands above the harbour. From Chisinau you get here via Antalya: about two hours of flying and another 2–2.5 hours by coach along the sea. In return, Alanya offers wide sandy beaches, some of the most affordable prices in the region and a swimming season that lasts almost until mid-November.
The package covers air tickets, a coach between the airport and your hotel, accommodation with the board you picked and insurance; you only arrange the trip to Chisinau yourself. Ukrainians do not need a visa for Turkey. The tour search checks hotel availability for specific dates, and if choosing a district is hard, ask a manager, who will tell you where it is quieter and where you are closer to town.
Flight and Transfer Times
Flights from Chisinau take roughly two hours to reach Antalya (AYT). Gazipaşa airport is closer to Alanya, but there are usually no direct flights to it from Chisinau, so almost everyone travels from Antalya along the coastal highway. Transfer time depends on the district:
| District | Transfer from Antalya Airport | Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Western villages: Okurcalar, Avsallar, Türkler, Konaklı | 1.5–2 h | Sand; at İncekum, pine forest right by the sea |
| Alanya centre | 2–2.5 h | Cleopatra and Keykubat sandy beaches, town within walking distance |
| East: Oba, Tosmur, Mahmutlar, Kargıcak | 2.5–3 h | Sand mixed with pebbles; in Kargıcak, rocks and pontoons |
For getting to Chisinau from other cities and airport parking, see tours to Turkey from Chisinau.
Sights of Alanya
- The fortress. Walls about 6.5 km long climb the peninsula to a height of 250 m; a cable car runs up from Cleopatra Beach, and from the top you can see the whole bay.
- The Red Tower and Tersane shipyard. The octagonal red-brick tower was built in 1226 to guard the port, and next to it survives a Seljuk shipyard with five arched bays.
- Damlataş Cave by Cleopatra Beach: stalactites and humid air at a constant temperature of around +22 °C, believed to be good for breathing.
- A boat trip around the peninsula to the Pirates' and Phosphorus caves and the Lovers' Cave, on a pleasure boat or a yacht.
- Nature outside town: restaurants on platforms above the Dim Çayı river, Dim Cave and the cool Sapadere Canyon in the mountains.
For ideas about other resorts, see our overview of the top resorts to relax in Turkey.
Season and Weather
Alanya is one of the warmest resorts in the country. The swimming season opens in May and, in a warm autumn, runs until mid-November, when the water still holds at around +22 °C. July and August are very hot, especially at midday, so with small children June or September are more comfortable.
| Period | Water / daytime air | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| May | +21 / +26 °C | Swimming is already possible, with no heat yet |
| June | +24 / +30 °C | The best month for families with small kids |
| July – August | +28…+29 / +33…+34 °C | The warmest sea and the highest prices |
| September | +28 / +31 °C | The sea stays warm while the crowds thin out |
| October | +25 / +27 °C | Warm and calm, good for excursions |
| November | +22 / +22 °C | Last swims for those who don't mind a chill |
Long-term averages for Alanya.
Hotels and Prices
According to our price table for departures from Chisinau, a seven-night all-inclusive stay for two in Alanya costs from about 25,500 UAH. Budget-wise, it is one of the best-value resorts on the coast: there are many three- and four-star hotels, while Belek and Antalya are more expensive on average. Five-star resorts with their own water parks cluster in the western villages and on the rocky east side. Note that many hotels are separated from the sea by the coastal road, with an underpass or footbridge leading to the beach, so check the description to see exactly where the beach is. You can save by booking early in winter or by catching a last-minute tour in the final week before travel; more tips are in our article how to choose a tour to Turkey.
What Documents to Take
- Passport. Make sure it is valid for another six months when you arrive; Turkey's visa-free regime gives Ukrainians 90 days in each 180-day period.
- ID card: accepted at the Moldovan border, but it will not do for entering Turkey from Moldova.
- Your documents pack (voucher, tickets and insurance) arrives by email from the tour operator in the last days before the flight.
- Border. Before buying a tour, check the current exit rules for conscripts and for children travelling abroad under martial law.
Alanya from Chisinau: Frequently Asked Questions
Where do tourists heading to Alanya from Chisinau land?
In Antalya: about two hours of flying, then a 2–2.5-hour transfer. The western villages are closer to the airport, the eastern ones further away.
Are Alanya's beaches sandy?
Mostly yes: Cleopatra in the centre, İncekum and the beaches of the western villages. In the east, in Kargıcak, the shore is rocky in places, and hotels have guests swimming from pontoons.
Until which month can you swim in Alanya?
Swimming normally lasts through October, and in a warm autumn until mid-November, with the water at around +22 °C.
What can I see in Alanya in one day?
Take the cable car up to the fortress, look into the Red Tower and Damlataş Cave, and in the evening go on a boat trip around the peninsula.
How much does an Alanya tour from Chisinau cost?
Expect to pay from roughly 25,500 UAH for two adults for seven nights all-inclusive, plus the cost of getting to Chisinau. The site search shows up-to-date prices by date.
Near Alanya, with the same departure from Chisinau: ancient Side, Belek with its golf courses and big water parks, Kemer by the mountains and Antalya itself with the beaches of Lara.
