Wildfires broke out in forested areas northwest of Antalya city centre on 8 September 2026. By the evening of 9 September, Turkish forestry and emergency services had ordered precautionary evacuations of several residential areas in the Konyaaltı and Döşemealtı districts, and a section of the D400 coastal highway was temporarily closed to manage firefighting vehicle access and civilian safety.
Current Status (as of 13 September)
Firefighting operations are ongoing, but Turkish aerial teams — including aircraft based at Antalya Airport — have brought the main fire perimeter under control in the Konyaaltı sector. Flames remain active in more remote forested terrain further inland toward the Taurus mountains.
The D400 highway closure between Antalya and Kemer, which affected transit toward Side, Alanya, and the eastern coast, was partially lifted on 11 September for passenger vehicles, though trucks carrying fuel remain subject to routing restrictions. Travellers driving this route should check Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü (KGM) for live road status.
The city centre of Antalya, Antalya Airport, and the beach resort strip at Lara and Konyaaltı are all operating normally. The airport has not been affected by smoke or flight restrictions.
Impact on Tourism
The affected wildfire zones are away from the main tourist beaches and hotel districts. Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi), the marina, and the coastal resort concentrations at Lara and Kundu east of the city are unaffected. Belek, Side, Manavgat, and Alanya to the east are also unaffected.
Hotels in the Döşemealtı area, which lies inland and is not a major tourist district, were asked to shelter guests in place during the initial evacuation period. Those guests have since been able to leave or return to normal operations.
Air quality readings in Antalya city on 10–11 September showed elevated particulate levels, particularly in the northern and western suburbs, but readings have been within normal range in the coastal hotel and resort areas.
What Travellers Heading to Antalya Should Know
If your accommodation is in Antalya city centre, Lara Beach, Kundu, Belek, or further east toward Side or Alanya, your trip is not affected. Confirm your hotel’s status directly if you have any uncertainty.
If you are driving from Antalya to Kemer or Olimpos for walking or diving, check the D400 status before departure. An inland alternative via Antalya–Korkuteli–Kumluca exists but adds approximately 45 minutes to the journey.
Travel insurance policies with natural-disaster clauses may offer disruption cover if conditions change significantly before your departure date. Travel insurance for Türkiye with natural-disaster cover is available before departure. Check your policy wording and contact your insurer if you have concerns.
For a broader overview of getting around the Antalya coast by road and public transport, see our practical guide to Türkiye travel. Our guide to things to do in Antalya covers the Aspendos Theatre, Düden Waterfalls, and Konyaaltı Beach, all of which remain accessible.
Wildfires are a recurring feature of Turkish summers, and emergency services in Antalya Province have significant experience managing them. The situation as of today does not represent a reason to cancel or substantially alter a trip to the region.