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Antalya Aquarium: Tunnel Walk, Hours and Ticket Rules

The 131-metre tunnel stop by stop, what each extra area adds to your day, the daily hours, the bus lines and the ticket rules.

ByAbdullah Habib
9 min read Updated: October 20, 2026
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Illustration: the walkway inside the glass tunnel of a large aquarium, a tall arched transparent ceiling held by thin steel ribs, a sunken wooden ship with a bare mast and a heavy chain and weathered stone columns behind the glass, a grey shark and a large ray swimming overhead among silver fish
Illustration: inside the glass tunnel, with a shark and a ray overhead and a sunken ship behind the glass.

Antalya Aquarium is a glass tunnel 131 metres long under a tank of more than 5 million litres, open every day from 09:00 to 20:00 in Konyaaltı. Its ticket price depends on who is buying and is set on the aquarium’s own ticket page; this guide covers the rest: the tunnel stop by stop, how long each area takes, the ticket rules, the hours and how to get there.

In short

Allow 1–2 hours for the aquarium and its tunnel, then add Snow World, WildPark or the cinema if you want them.

  • The tunnel – 131 m long and 3 m wide, in a main tank of more than 5 million litres.
  • Hours – Every day 09:00–20:00, public holidays included; the ticket offices close 30 minutes before closing, at 19:30.
  • Time – Aquarium and tunnel 1–2 hours; a full day with shopping and eating 3–5 hours, by the aquarium’s own estimate.
  • Tickets – Sold on the aquarium’s own ticket page and by phone, +90 242 245 65 65. The price depends on who is buying.
  • Where – Konyaaltı, 70 metres from the beach; the aquarium’s bus list names the 5M Migros stop.

Tunnel walk · the aquarium’s own description, checked 20.10.2026

The wreck and three sections: walk the 131 metres

Tap a porthole on the ruler, drag the walker along the tube, or use the arrow keys. Each card gives the aquarium’s description of that stop.

The four stops, in the order you meet them:

1The aircraft wreck

Right at the start of the walk you come face to face with the story of a full-scale aircraft wreck.

2Tropical reef and the cave

The first section of the tunnel shows a tropical reef. The aquarium calls its decoration one of the largest tropical reef decorations in the world.

This first part joins an underwater cave. Its windows are the ones from which you see the animals closest.

3Atlantis, the Mediterranean and the pirate wreck

The second section shows the sunken city of Atlantis and Mediterranean themes, then leads up to the pirate-wreck viewpoint.

Seats are laid out like an amphitheatre: sit down and watch the sharks that wander around the treasures.

4The submarine and the longest stretch

The third and longest part of the tunnel has a submarine that hosts many interesting underwater animals.

Look up: sharks and rays pass over you.

Antalya Aquarium, Main Tank and Tunnel, checked 20.10.2026

The tunnel stop by stop

The aquarium describes the tunnel as 131 metres long and 3 metres wide, running through a main tank of more than 5 million litres. You meet an aircraft wreck at the start, then three sections: the tropical reef, Atlantis with the pirate wreck, and a last, longest stretch with a submarine. Sharks and rays pass over you in that last stretch.

Illustration: a sunken three-engine propeller aircraft on white sand seen through a curved aquarium window from a dark gallery, corals growing on its engines and three rays gliding above
Illustration: the aircraft wreck at the start of the walk, with rays gliding above.

The building opened on 15 August 2012, after its foundation was laid in November 2011 and about 260 days of construction. It has 15,000 m² indoors on a plot of 30,000 m², 70 metres from Konyaaltı beach. The aquarium counts over forty exhibits and just over 7.5 million litres of fresh and salt water in all; the glass surface of the underwater tunnel is 395 m².

More than the tunnel four areas, one clock

The aquarium names four more areas besides the tunnel. Each has its own visit time, and the clock below adds them up for your arrival.

Illustration: an indoor snow village under a low dark ceiling, a wooden chalet with a snowy roof, a brick clock tower, two igloos built of snow blocks and a snow-covered picnic table
Illustration: Snow World, an indoor snow village with igloos.

The four areas

  • Snow World and Ice Museum – 1,500 m² indoors at about −5 °C, with igloos, a St Nicholas house and cafés. A jacket and trousers are handed out at the entrance and are included in the visit.
  • WildPark – Terrariums with snakes, reptiles, spiders and scorpions. Photography is not allowed in the Fear Trophy part, and the aquarium asks you not to knock on the glass.
  • Face2Face wax museum – More than 50 celebrity figures in 1,000 m² on the terrace floor.
  • Oceanride XD cinema – An 8-minute rider film on the terrace floor.

Plan the day · the aquarium’s own visit times, checked 20.10.2026

Pick your arrival and your areas: see when you finish

The dial runs from opening at 09:00 to closing at 20:00. Each area adds the time the aquarium gives for it; queues and breaks are not added.

The aquarium’s visit times:

  • Aquarium and tunnel

    1–2 hours

  • Snow World

    about 1 hour

  • WildPark

    20–30 minutes

  • Oceanride XD cinema

    8–10 minutes

Antalya Aquarium, Frequently Asked Questions, checked 20.10.2026

Tickets who pays what

The aquarium sells its tickets on its own ticket page and by phone. What you pay depends on who is buying: the aquarium describes a standard rate and separate campaign rates for Turkish citizens and for foreigners who live in Türkiye. For a discounted ticket the booking system asks for the Turkish ID number (TC Kimlik), and a Turkish ID card or a residence permit is needed for the campaign rate.

  • Where to buy – Online on the aquarium’s ticket page, or by phone: +90 242 245 65 65.
  • Validity of a booking – An online booking stays valid for 15 days from the day it is made, according to the aquarium’s Turkish FAQ; its English FAQ says 10 days.
  • Changes and refunds – The English FAQ says purchased tickets can be refunded, and that the call centre takes changes to an order between 10:00 and 19:00.
  • Paying at the entrance – Card payment works at the ticket desk and at the outlets, says the Turkish FAQ.
  • Disabled guests – A disabled guest who shows an ID card or a report at the entrance can get a discount or free entry, depending on the degree of disability, under the aquarium’s disabled guest procedure.

Open the aquarium’s ticket page

Hours and the last entry

The aquarium is open every day of the week, public holidays included, from 09:00 to 20:00. The ticket offices close 30 minutes before closing, so the last tickets go at 19:30. Its own visit times are 1–2 hours for the aquarium and tunnel, about an hour for Snow World, 20–30 minutes for WildPark and 8–10 minutes for Oceanride; a full day with shopping and eating takes 3–5 hours.

The animals have no fixed feeding timetable. The aquarium asks you to phone +90 242 245 65 65 for the day’s feeding times, shark feeding included.

Getting there from the airport and the bus station

The aquarium is on Dumlupınar Boulevard in Konyaaltı, 70 metres from the beach and opposite Su Hotel and Dolphin Land. From the 5M Migros junction, continue toward the sea and the aquarium is on the right.

  • Address – Dumlupınar Bulvarı, Arapsuyu Mahallesi No: 502, Konyaaltı, Antalya. Map
  • Distances – 15 km from Antalya airport, near the Glass Pyramid (Cam Piramit); 22 km from Kundu; 45 km from Belek.
  • Parking – Three open-air car parks: one for the large vehicles of travel agencies, and the north and south ones for visitors. The aquarium advertises free parking and has disabled parking.

5M Migros

The aquarium lists these lines (checked 20.10.2026) for the 5M Migros stop, which it says is within walking distance.

  • Bus station

    TK36VF02

  • Airport

    600800

  • Lara

    KL08LF09LF10

  • Kundu

    LC37LC73

    to the bus station, then TK36 or VF02

  • Kemer

    any bus from the Kemer bus station that goes to Antalya, getting off at the Su Hotel stop opposite the aquarium; or the sea bus (10:30, 13:30, 17:30) to the yacht harbour, then UC11-A from Cumhuriyet Street to the Dumlupınar junction

  • Belek

    a bus from Serik bus station to the Antalya bus station, then TK36 or VF02

  • Alanya

    a bus from Alanya bus station to the Antalya bus station, then TK36 or VF02

At the door and inside

  • Security check – There is a security check before the entrance. Firearms, knives and other sharp objects, lighters and matches, fishing gear, outside food, drinks and chewing gum are not allowed in.
  • Pets – Not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for people with disabilities and working dogs in training.
  • Children – Children under 12 are not taken into the aquarium area on their own.
  • Photos – Personal photos and video are welcome, without flash: the animals are sensitive to light. Editorial photography needs written permission from the aquarium’s public relations.
  • Swimming – Swimming with the fish is not allowed; only the aquarium’s full-time divers go in.
  • Wheelchairs and pushchairs – Wheelchairs are free, first come first served, and cannot be reserved; pushchairs can go all round the aquarium.
  • Babies – A full baby-changing area is in the women’s restroom on the roof level, between WildPark and the gelato café.
  • Lost something or someone – Go to the Information Desk at the entrance.

Quick answers

How long does a visit take?

The aquarium gives 1–2 hours for the aquarium and tunnel, about an hour for Snow World, 20–30 minutes for WildPark and 8–10 minutes for Oceanride. A full day with shopping and eating takes 3–5 hours.

Is it open every day?

Yes: every day of the week, public holidays included, from 09:00 to 20:00. The ticket offices close 30 minutes before closing.

What decides the ticket price?

Who is buying. The aquarium has a standard rate and separate campaign rates for Turkish citizens and for foreigners who live in Türkiye; the price for your ticket is on its own ticket page. A Turkish ID card or a residence permit is needed for the campaign rate.

Can children under 12 go in alone?

No. For safety, children under 12 are not taken into the aquarium area on their own.

How do I get there from the airport?

The aquarium lists buses 600 and 800 from the airport to the 5M Migros stop, within walking distance of the aquarium. The airport is 15 km away.

Sources

  1. Main Tank and Tunnel – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  2. About the Aquarium – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  3. Frequently Asked Questions – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  4. Sıkça Sorulan Sorular – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  5. Visiting Hours – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  6. Ziyaret Saatlerimiz – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  7. Snow World & Ice Museum – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  8. WildPark – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  9. Face 2 Face Wax Museum – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  10. Oceanride XD Cinema – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  11. Public Transport information – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  12. Transportation from the Airport – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  13. Contact information – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  14. Antalya Aquarium disabled guest procedure – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026
  15. Shark Feeding – Antalya Aquarium, checked 20.10.2026

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Written by: Abdullah Habib
Published: June 6, 2021
Category: Tourism

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