AYT · Antalya · Terminal Terminal 1
SunExpress Check-in at Antalya Airport
SunExpress departs from Terminal Terminal 1 at Antalya Airport. Online check-in opens 24h before departure.
SunExpress check-in rules at AYT
Step-by-step at Antalya Airport
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Check in online
Open the SunExpress app or website 24 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal Terminal 1
SunExpress flights at AYT depart only from Terminal Terminal 1. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at Terminal 1 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate Terminal 1 international gates
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding SunExpress at AYT
Terminal Terminal 1 notes
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Typical gates
SunExpress flights typically depart from gates Terminal 1 international gates.
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
Terminal 1 has Turkish + international food (Simit Sarayı, Mado, Burger King), local Turkish delight + Antalya souvenir shops, duty-free.
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Lounges
No SunExpress lounge at AYT. CIP Lounge (Antalya, paid access ~€35) available for premium passengers.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. SunExpress free child meal on flights >2h.
Known issues at AYT with SunExpress
Summer terminal congestion
Problem: AYT Terminal 1 sees 35M+ leisure passengers June–September. Security queues 30–40 min during peak.
Solution: Arrive 3 hours early in July–August. Use SunExpress online check-in (24h before) to skip counter queue.
Strict 8 kg carry-on enforcement
Problem: SunExpress enforces 8 kg carry-on limit at gate during summer. Bag is gate-checked (€50) if over.
Solution: Weigh carry-on at home. Hold luggage allowance is 20 kg standard.
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