HOLIDAYS TO SIDE FROM SOFIA 2027

The organized round-trip transfer by licensed air-conditioned coach from Antalya Airport (AYT) to hotels in Side takes approximately 50 to 60 minutes. The journey follows a smooth, modern coastal highway, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing ride for families with young children.

Side is the undisputed family favorite due to its unique coastline: broad beaches with fine golden sand and remarkably shallow, calm, and warm sea waters free of rocks or sudden drop-offs for tens of meters out. The water warms quickly, and the beaches hold the prestigious Blue Flag certification.

Direct charter flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Antalya International Airport (AYT) take only about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Flights operate nonstop in convenient daytime slots.

The package price includes a complete baggage allowance with no extra fees: up to 20 kg checked luggage + up to 10 kg cabin baggage (dimensions 55 x 40 x 23 cm) + 1 personal handbag or laptop bag per person. For infants up to 1.99 years, 10 kg checked luggage, 10 kg cabin luggage, and a collapsible baby stroller are included free of charge.

Charter flights from Sofia Airport to Antalya operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays with Pegasus Airlines, as well as on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays with SunExpress. This offers complete flexibility for selecting convenient dates for your 7-night summer holiday.

Most hotels in Side are connected to the historic ancient peninsula via a scenic seaside pedestrian promenade. Reaching the old town on foot or by local shuttle (dolmus) takes just 5 to 15 minutes. The Roman amphitheater and the Temple of Apollo sit right on the water's edge and are freely accessible for evening strolls.

Yes, citizens of eligible nations (including Bulgaria and EU states) can travel to Turkey with a valid national ID card or an international passport without a visa for tourist stays up to 90 days. Documents must be valid for at least 6 months (180 days) from the entry date. Indefinite ID cards must have been issued within the last 10 years. Minors traveling without both parents require notarized parental travel consent and a birth certificate.

Top family day trips from Side include: a full-day river boat cruise along the Manavgat River with visits to the waterfall and local bazaar, family rafting in Koprulu Canyon, pirate ship sailing trips, and visits to The Land of Legends theme park in nearby Belek.

Booking conditions are simple and flexible: a deposit of only 30% is payable upon booking confirmation, with the remaining balance due up to 22 days prior to your flight departure date from Sofia Airport. This secures promotional discounts of up to -40% with minimal initial commitment.

Yes! Our representative assists at Sofia Airport on departure day, and upon landing in Antalya, you will be met by our licensed representative. They manage your direct ground transfer to your Side resort, host a welcome orientation meeting, and assist with booking optional excursions throughout your stay.