New Summer Route Links Liverpool with Türkiye’s Southern Coast

By Ivan PetrenkoJul 5, 2025 23:25 PMNews
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Aircraft used on Liverpool–Antalya route. Source: unsplash

In summer 2025, direct flights between Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the Turkish city of Antalya are scheduled to begin. The seasonal service will operate three times per week and be carried out using Boeing 737 aircraft. It marks the first time that passengers will be able to fly directly from Liverpool to this part of southern Türkiye, expanding the list of summer destinations available from the airport and offering an additional route to the Mediterranean region.

The new service provides a nonstop connection between Liverpool and Türkiye’s southern coast, avoiding the usual transfers, layovers, and time spent navigating busy transit hubs. For those used to travelling through larger UK airports, this new connection offers a simpler seasonal alternative, along with several practical improvements such as:

  • Flights departing straight from Liverpool, avoiding the need to travel to major hubs such as Manchester or London
  • Elimination of connecting flights en route to Antalya
  • Shortened total journey time by avoiding transfer stops
  • Reduced need for overland transport to access international flights
SunExpress crew holding a welcome banner at Liverpool Airport
First SunExpress crew lands in Liverpool. Source: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA)

Upon arrival in Antalya, passengers will find themselves within reach of several historical and cultural sites. Kaleiçi, the city’s historic district, is characterised by stone alleyways, Roman-era walls and views of the old harbour. A short journey away is Perge, an archaeological site that contains well-preserved remains of colonnaded streets, baths and a large amphitheatre dating back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods. These two sites are commonly visited on short trips and can be reached by bus, taxi, or other local transport options.

Travellers can also explore natural and elevated landscapes near the city. The Düden Waterfalls, located in parkland areas within Antalya’s boundaries, offer sea-facing viewpoints and walking trails. Further inland lies Termessos, an ancient mountain city located in Güllük Dağı National Park, surrounded by forested slopes. These destinations are reachable by bus or car and are commonly visited by those interested in nature and archaeology.

Düden Waterfalls flowing into the Mediterranean Sea in Antalya
Düden Waterfalls located near Antalya Airport. Source: unsplash

This newly introduced route adds to the growing number of seasonal links between regional UK airports and southern European destinations. It reflects a wider pattern in air travel development, where non-hub airports are increasingly connected to high-demand areas during specific periods of the year. For passengers, it represents a change in access options and contributes to more distributed air traffic across the country.

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