# Mount Tahtalı, Kemer > Mount Tahtalı is the 2,365 m peak above Kemer — the ancient Lycian Olympus. The Olympos Teleferik cable car takes 10 minutes to the summit: 4,350 m in an 80-person cabin. A return ticket for foreign visitors is about 2,440 TL ($50). Open daily, 9:00–15:00 in winter and until 18:00 in summer. Allow 2 hours, plus 30–40 minutes from Kemer. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/mount-tahtali - City: [Kemer](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer), Turkey - YesGo score: 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 2 h - Entry: ≈ 2,440 TL ($50) return - Opening hours: Daily: November–March 9:00–15:00, April–May and October 9:00–17:00, June–September 9:00–18:00; last ride up 30 minutes before closing - With kids: Fine with kids - Foreign visitor ticket: ≈ 2,440 TL ($50), return - Child ticket: ≈ $35; infants free, age bands vary by fare - November–March: 9:00–15:00, daily - April–May, October: 9:00–17:00, daily - June–September: 9:00–18:00, daily - Last ride up: 30 minutes before closing; the access road shuts 15 minutes before the last departure - Where to buy: Official Olympos Teleferik online shop or the desk at the lower station - Getting there: Kemer–Tekirova dolmuş to the Olympos Teleferik gate on the D400, then a paid 7 km shuttle - Address: Lower station between Çamyuva and Tekirova, Kemer - Coordinates: 36.53627, 30.44219 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **2,365 m** — summit and top station height (source: Olympos Teleferik; English Wikipedia (Wikidata gives 2,366 m, Russian Wikipedia 2,375 m)) - **4,350 m** — line length — one of the longest aerial tramways in the world (source: Olympos Teleferik; English and Russian Wikipedia) - **10 minutes** — from the 726 m lower station to the top (source: Olympos Teleferik; Russian Wikipedia) - **1,639 m** — height difference between the stations (source: Olympos Teleferik; Russian Wikipedia) - **80 people** — in each of the two cabins, which shuttle past each other (source: Olympos Teleferik; English Wikipedia) - **June 2007** — opened after three years of construction (source: Olympos Teleferik; English and Russian Wikipedia) - **Doppelmayr/Garaventa** — the cable car builder (source: Olympos Teleferik; English Wikipedia) - **4 towers** — carry the track ropes along the whole span (source: Olympos Teleferik; English Wikipedia) - **Olympus** — the mountain's ancient name; Turkish taht means “throne” (source: English and Russian Wikipedia) - **November to June** — the summit is usually under snow (source: English and Russian Wikipedia) - **≈ 1,900 m** — the tree line — above it, bare rock (source: English and Russian Wikipedia) - **Beydağları** — the highest peak of the Olympos-Beydağları Coastal National Park (source: English and Russian Wikipedia; Olympos Teleferik) ## Mount Tahtalı cable car tickets and price A return ticket for foreign visitors costs **about 2,440 TL ($50)**; children pay about $35. The lira price follows the exchange rate, so it moves more often than the dollar figure. The cheaper local fare is for Turkish citizens only, and passports are checked at the gate. Buy in the official Olympos Teleferik online shop or at the desk at the lower station; the ticket is valid on the day you choose. One-way tickets exist too, for hikers walking down and paragliders. Hotel tours cost more but bundle the mountain-road transfer with the ticket. Without a car, a taxi often eats the difference — compare before you book. > **It is 10–15 °C colder at the top** The cabin climbs more than 1.6 km, so the summit is almost always windy and cool, and snow lies from November into June. Bring a jacket even in August. Strong wind or poor visibility can pause the service — check the status and the summit webcam on the official site before you leave. ## Olympos cable car opening hours The cable car runs **every day of the year** except announced maintenance days. Hours follow the season: **9:00–15:00 from November to March, 9:00–17:00 in April, May and October, 9:00–18:00 from June to September**. The last ride up leaves 30 minutes before closing, and the 7 km access road closes to cars 15 minutes before the last departure — in winter that means arriving by about 14:00. From June to October the operator also runs early sunrise and evening sunset trips on selected days, published on its schedule page. ## How to get to the Olympos cable car from Kemer 1. From the Clock Tower on Republic Square, walk about 10 minutes to Kemer bus station, or catch a southbound dolmuş towards Tekirova at the stop nearby. 2. Ask the driver for the Olympos Teleferik gate on the D400 highway, between Çamyuva and Tekirova — roughly 20–25 minutes. 3. From the gate it is 7 km of mountain road to the lower station. The operator's paid shuttle leaves hourly from 10:00; the last one goes an hour before the last ride up. Walking it is long and steep. 4. Buy your ticket at the lower station, or show your online ticket and passport. 5. Return the same way: shuttle to the highway, dolmuş to Kemer. By car or taxi the whole trip from Kemer is about 30–40 minutes; stopping on the mountain road is not allowed. ## Is the Tahtalı cable car worth it? Yes — on a clear day it is the best view on this stretch of coast: from Finike in the south-west to Side in the north-east, with Kemer and the Gulf of Antalya far below. Few places let you go from beach to snow in ten minutes. It is not worth it inside a cloud. Summer afternoons often bring cloud to the peak, and you pay the same to stare at white. Go early, check the webcam, and if the summit is socked in, swap the day with [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis) or the [Göynük Canyon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/goynuk-canyon). ## What to do at the top - **Viewing terraces** facing the sea and the bare Beydağları ridges to the west. - **Restaurant and café** in the top station — somewhere warm when the wind picks up. - **Tandem paragliding** from the summit down to the coast, paid separately and only in the right wind. - **Hiking**: a trail runs from the summit to Beycik village in about four hours — for fit, well-equipped walkers in good weather. - **Sunrise or sunset trips** on selected days from June to October. - **Prayer room** — a small mosque inside the top station building. ## Mount Tahtalı height, name and setting The operator and English Wikipedia give **2,365 m**; other references list up to 2,375 m. It is one of the highest peaks this close to the sea, which is why you see it from almost every beach around Kemer. The Greeks called it Olympus — one of many mountains given the name of the gods' home. It sits in the Olympos-Beydağları Coastal National Park, the ruins of Phaselis lie at its foot, and the Lycian Way crosses its slopes. The cable car itself is an aerial tramway rather than a funicular: two big cabins on four towers, one rising while the other descends. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Checked the summit webcam — no cloud - [ ] Jacket or fleece — it is cold up there even in summer - [ ] Closed shoes — wind on the terraces, snow in winter - [ ] Passport — it is checked at the gate - [ ] I'll reach the last ride up, journey included - [ ] Sunscreen and sunglasses — the sun is stronger at altitude - [ ] Water and a snack, or cash for the café ## Mount Tahtalı vs Phaselis vs Göynük Canyon | | Mount Tahtalı | Phaselis | Göynük Canyon | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Cable car to a 2,365 m summit | Ancient harbour town on a pine headland | River canyon in the hills above Göynük | | Best for | The view over the whole coast | Ruins and a swim in the coves | Cold water and rock walls | | Time needed | ≈ 2 h plus travel | 1.5–2 h | 2–3 h | | Best time | A clear morning, any season | Morning or evening in summer | A hot summer day | | Pack | A jacket | Swimwear | Swimwear and water shoes | Tahtalı has the best view around Kemer, but only when the sky is clear. If the peak is in cloud, swap it with Phaselis. ## Kemer's best views compared Every viewpoint around Kemer rated by YesGo. - [Mount Tahtalı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/mount-tahtali) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ 2,440 TL ($50) return - [Suluada Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free entry, tour ≈ €27–35 ## Southern Kemer in a day The cable car up Tahtalı in the morning, ruins and a swim at Phaselis at midday, then Olympos and the Chimaera flames at dusk. 1. [Mount Tahtalı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/mount-tahtali) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ 2,440 TL ($50) return 2. [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free 3. [Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · €10, under 8 free 4. [Chimaera flames (Yanartaş)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/chimaera-flames) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · 75–165 TL, sources differ ## Good to know “Olympos” around Kemer means three different things: this cable car up Tahtalı, the ruins of [ancient Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) near Çıralı, and the beach and guesthouses there. Greece's Mount Olympus is a different mountain altogether. ## Tips - Go at opening time: the air is clearest in the morning, and cloud tends to build over the summit towards midday. - Pair it with Phaselis — the ruins are about 15 minutes from the cable car turn-off, and a swim feels good after the cold summit. - On the way down, stand at the sea-facing window: Kemer and the bay fill the glass. - Snow at the top is the point in winter and spring — people come in January, when the beaches are too cold. - If it is grey at your hotel, the peak may be above the cloud: trust the webcam, not the sky outside. - Finish the day at the [Chimaera flames](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/chimaera-flames) on the same southern side of Kemer. ## Questions ### How much is the Mount Tahtalı cable car? About 2,440 TL ($50) return for a foreign adult and about $35 for a child. The price tracks the exchange rate; the exact fare is in the official online shop. ### What are the Olympos cable car opening hours? Daily: 9:00–15:00 from November to March, 9:00–17:00 in April, May and October, 9:00–18:00 from June to September. The last ride up is 30 minutes before closing. ### How do I get to the Tahtalı cable car from Kemer? Take a dolmuş towards Tekirova to the Olympos Teleferik gate on the D400, then the paid 7 km shuttle to the lower station. By taxi or car it is about 30–40 minutes. ### Is the Mount Tahtalı cable car worth it? On a clear day, yes — it is the best view on the Kemer coast. In cloud you see nothing, so check the summit webcam first. ### How high is Mount Tahtalı? 2,365 m according to the operator — the top station sits at that height. Some references give up to 2,375 m. ### How long is the cable car ride? About 10 minutes each way over 4,350 m, climbing 1,639 m from the lower station. ### How cold is it at the top of Mount Tahtalı? Usually 10–15 °C colder than the coast, and windy. Snow covers the summit from about November to June. ### Can you paraglide from Mount Tahtalı? Yes, tandem flights take off from the summit and land on the Kemer coast. They are paid separately and depend on the wind. ### Do I need a tour to visit Mount Tahtalı? No. A tour is easiest without a car; with one, going alone lets you pick a clear morning and add Phaselis. ## How we checked Monthly hours, the last-ride rule, access-road rules, shuttle and transfers, line length, heights and opening date come from the official Olympos Teleferik site and are checked against Wikipedia. The operator sells tickets through an online shop but does not publish the fare in its pages, so the price is marked “verifying”: the Seyahat Dergisi guide (checked September 2026) gives 2,440 TL ($50) for foreign adults and $35 for children, the Rotasenin blog gives €41 and €20.50; we show the first as the more recent. Sources disagree on child age bands. Heights differ: the operator and English Wikipedia say 2,365 m, Wikidata 2,366 m, Russian Wikipedia 2,375 m. The opening date is 17 June 2007 per the operator (one Wikipedia article says 16 June). The 10–15 °C drop is the guides' estimate and matches the height difference. The dolmuş time from Kemer is estimated from the distance. ## Sources - Olympos Teleferik — official site: technical data, monthly schedule, transport, transfers and FAQ, 30.10.2026 - English Wikipedia: Tahtalı Dağı, Olympos Aerial Tram; Russian Wikipedia: Tahtalydag, Olympos cable car; Wikidata Q2388359 - Seyahat Dergisi: Olympos Teleferik ticket prices, September–October 2026 - Rotasenin: Olympos Teleferik (Tahtalı Dağı) entrance fee, 2026 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.