Driving from Antalya Airport to Calis

[angieebabe]

Hi Phil , my wife and I arrive in Antalya on the 3rd Jan at 21.00 hrs and have driven this Road many times, but as everyone has said this trip is wonderful and has fantastic views during the Daylight hours, it is in general a good road with a lot of dual carriageway on it's route, Once you finally get out of Antalya it's very easy and is signposted well. I am led to believe that Snow Chains are mandatory and could carry a fine from the local Police if you fail to have them , worth contacting your Carhire Company and adding this to your contract.. it's quite common. We are seriously considering booking into a Hotel in Antalya , then make a fresh start early morning , there is a huge choice of hotels and they are very cheap . Basically , it's just your luck , the weather could be in your favour.

[HappyMonday]

Having spent a week driving in Antalya last year I would suggest that this is the worst part of the journey. The drivers are mad and the signposting not good. Its easy to get lost and spend ages getting out of town.

[vinvola]

Drove from Antalya last night and there was snow on the mountain road. It was passable and although progress was a little slow for 20 mins we got through no problem. As for the route, the roads are quite good and I wouldn't class the run as dangerous. Get out of Antalya at night while the traffic is quiet and 2.5 hours later you will be in Fethiye comfortably.

[KKOB]

quote:Originally posted by angieebabe

I am led to believe that Snow Chains are mandatory and could carry a fine from the local Police if you fail to have them , worth contacting your Carhire Company and adding this to your contract.. it's quite common.

Snow Chains are a great accessory.............but only if you know how to fit them and drive safely with them on.

[phil5257]

Just to let you know I arrived safely in Calis. We arrived Antalya airport at 22.15 on 1st Jan - by the time we picked up the car etc it was 11.15 - hire company advised us not to drive over mountains due to snow. Filled up and asked way to Fethiye as no maps - I had only printed route over mountains which was my fault - garage very helpful and wrote down the main towns we should pass through. Arrived safely in Calis about 4 in the morning - only regret was that we couldn't admire the scenery but that probably was a good thing as I was driving!!
Thanks for all of the advice.