Mount Tahtalı Cable Car — Olympos Teleferik Guide
A cable car that climbs from the coast to a 2,365-metre summit in ten minutes, with the whole Gulf of Antalya below you on a clear day.
Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik): ticket price Return about €30–40 (reduced rates for children), operating hours 09:00–19:00 in summer; 10:00–17:00 in winter, weather permitting. Suggested time: 2.5–3 hours including time at the top. Best time to visit: Morning — the summit clouds over frequently in the afternoon.
The Olympos Teleferik runs from a base station at 726 m near Beycik to the 2,365 m summit of Mount Tahtalı, known in antiquity as Mount Olympos. The cabins cover one of the longest single-span lines in the world in about ten minutes, and as you rise the pine forest gives way first to scrub and then to bare rock.
At the top there is a panoramic terrace, a restaurant and a cafeteria; on a clear day you can pick out Kemer, Phaselis, the Gulf of Antalya and the Lycian coast to the west. The summit is also one of Turkey's best-known paragliding launch sites. Temperatures run about 15 °C lower than at the coast and the wind is sharp even in mid-August.
Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) entrance fee and opening hours (2026)
| Ticket price | Return about €30–40 (reduced rates for children) |
|---|---|
| Operating hours | 09:00–19:00 in summer; 10:00–17:00 in winter, weather permitting |
| Suggested time | 2.5–3 hours including time at the top |
| Best time to visit | Morning — the summit clouds over frequently in the afternoon |
Prices are approximate for the 2026 season; check current rates at the ticket office.
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How do I get to Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik)?
The base station is about 50 km from Antalya and 25 km from Kemer; leave the D400 at the Beycik turn-off before Tekirova and follow the mountain road. Allow around two hours from Side and Manavgat. Package tours with hotel transfers run from Kemer and Antalya, while independent visitors can use the free car park at the base station.
Distances and driving times to Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik)
| From Antalya Airport (AYT) | 89 km · about 2 h 28 min by car |
|---|---|
| From Side | 148 km · about 3 h 11 min by car |
| From Manavgat | 148 km · about 3 h 9 min by car |
| From Alanya | 208 km · about 3 h 52 min by car |
Road distances and driving times calculated on the OpenStreetMap road network (OSRM), without traffic or stops. Compare all attractions →
Tips for visiting Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik)
- Bring a fleece or windproof even in summer — it is about 15 °C colder at the top.
- Check the live camera at the base station for cloud; if it is socked in, wait rather than ride.
- Sunset departures give the best views but need booking ahead in high season.
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Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) — frequently asked questions
How much is a Tahtalı cable car ticket?
A return ticket runs about €30–40 per person for the 2026 season, with reduced child rates and packages that include hotel transfers.
How long can you stay at the summit?
There is no time limit — your return ticket lets you come down on any departure. Most visitors spend an hour to ninety minutes on the terrace and in the restaurant.
Does it run in bad weather?
Service is suspended in strong wind, storms or heavy fog. It is worth checking the operator's current notice before setting off.
How far is Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) from Side?
Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) is 148 km from Side by road — about 3 h 11 min by car without stops.
How far is Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) from Antalya Airport?
Mount Tahtalı Cable Car (Olympos Teleferik) is 89 km from Antalya Airport (AYT) by road — about 2 h 28 min by car without stops.
