How Airport Meet and Greet Works at Antalya and Gazipasa
Stepping into an unfamiliar airport after a long flight can feel daunting, especially in a country whose language you do not speak. Meet and greet is designed to take that worry away completely. Instead of searching for a taxi rank or working out which exit to use, you simply walk out into arrivals and look for a driver holding a sign with your name on it. This guide explains exactly how it works at both Antalya (AYT) and Gazipasa (GZP), where to look, and what to do in the rare case you cannot spot your driver straight away.
What Meet and Greet Actually Means
Meet and greet means your driver comes to you inside the airport rather than waiting somewhere outside that you have to find. After you land, you make your way through the airport at your own pace: passport control first, then baggage reclaim to collect your luggage. Once you walk out through the customs doors into the public arrivals hall, your driver is already there, standing among the people waiting to greet passengers, holding a clearly printed sign with your name on it. There is nothing to arrange in the moment and nothing to pay at a kiosk. The driver has been tracking your flight, so they know roughly when you will emerge and have timed their arrival to match yours. All you have to do is look for your name. It is the calmest possible introduction to Turkey, particularly welcome if it is your first visit or you are travelling with children.
Where Exactly to Look at Antalya (AYT) and Gazipasa (GZP)
At both airports the routine is the same. Follow the signs for baggage reclaim, collect your bags, then walk through the customs exit into the arrivals hall. This is where everyone meeting passengers stands, often behind a low barrier or rope line, and it is where your driver will be holding the name sign. At Antalya (AYT), which is larger and busier, scan slowly along the row of waiting drivers; your name will be there among them. At the smaller Gazipasa (GZP), the arrivals area is more compact, so spotting your sign is usually even quicker. In both cases, look for your own name rather than the company, as the personal sign is the surest way to find the right driver. If you are unsure which exit leads to the main hall, airport staff are used to the question and will happily point the way.
Help With Your Luggage and Getting to the Vehicle
Once you have found your driver and confirmed your name, the hard part is over. The driver will help you with your luggage and walk you to the vehicle, so you are not wheeling heavy cases around an unfamiliar car park on your own. Our drivers speak English, which makes those first few minutes easy: a friendly greeting, a hand with the bags, and a short walk to the car. If you booked a child seat, it is provided free on request and will already be in the vehicle, fitted and ready, so there is no fumbling with straps in the heat. From there it is straight into a comfortable, private car for the journey to your hotel. There is no shared waiting, no second pickup, and no detour: the vehicle is yours and it leaves when you are settled.
If You Cannot Find Your Driver
In the vast majority of arrivals the driver is easy to spot, but airports get crowded and signs can be missed, so it helps to know the simple backup. On your booking confirmation there is a phone and WhatsApp number; save it to your phone before you travel so it is ready the moment you land. If you walk into the arrivals hall and do not immediately see your name, take a slow look along the full line of waiting drivers first, then call or send a quick WhatsApp message. We are reachable 24/7 and will guide you straight to your driver, often within moments. It also helps to stay in the main arrivals area rather than wandering to a different exit, as that is exactly where the driver is looking for you. There is no need to panic; this is a routine we handle every single day.
Why This Beats Walking Out to a Taxi Rank
It is tempting to think you can just walk out and grab a taxi, but meet and greet quietly removes a string of small stresses. At a taxi rank you negotiate in the moment, often tired and jet-lagged, with no fixed price and sometimes a language barrier. You manage your own luggage, you may queue, and at quiet hours there may be no car waiting at all. With a pre-booked meet and greet, the price is agreed in advance so there is nothing to haggle over, the driver is expecting you by name, and help with your bags is part of the service. For families, groups, or anyone arriving late or for the first time, that certainty is the whole point. You trade a moment of uncertainty at the kerb for a calm, planned welcome that begins the second you step into arrivals.