AYT vs LAX — Antalya or Los Angeles?

Verdict

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher overall at 7.1/10 versus Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 7.0/10. Los Angeles International Airport leads on lounges at 8.0/10.

Score comparison

Metric	Antalya Airport	Los Angeles International Airport
FlightLogic Score	7.1	7.0
On-Time Performance	6.9	6.9
Passenger Experience	7.0	6.8
Facilities & Comfort	7.4	7.5
Lounge Score	7.0	8.0
City	Antalya	Los Angeles
Country	Turkey	United States
Terminals	2 international terminals (T1, T2)	9 terminals (Tom Bradley International + T1–T8)
Annual passengers	35M+	75M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy	AYT — Antalya	LAX — Los
Rail / public transport	—	—
To city centre	—	—
Lounge day pass	—	—
Min. connection time	—	—
Primary hub carriers	—	—

Detailed profiles

Antalya, Turkey · AYT · #1 in this comparison

Antalya Airport

2 international terminals (T1, T2) · 35M+ passengers/year

7.1 / 10

How good is Antalya Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores 7.1/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.4). Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Antalya AYT scores 7.1/10 — Turkish Riviera leisure hub. Jet2/TUI package base. e-Visa required. Compare /airports/istanbul for city routing. See /guides/antalya-airport-lounge-guide-2026.

FlightLogic Score 7.1 Very Good

On-time 6.9 Departure reliability

Experience 7.0 Staff, queues, cleanliness

Facilities 7.4 Food, shops, seating

Lounges 7.0 Lounge quality

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance

6.9

Passenger Experience

7.0

Facilities & Comfort

7.4

Lounge score 7.0/10

Highlights

UK's primary Turkey leisure airport — riviera resorts within 30–90 min transfer
Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic; Turkish Airlines for full-service and Star Alliance
Compare AYT vs Istanbul (/airports/istanbul) — Antalya for beach; IST for city and Asia connections
e-Visa required for UK passport holders — apply before travel

Overview

Turkish Riviera gateway — Jet2, TUI, easyJet, and Turkish Airlines leisure schedules from across the UK for Antalya, Belek, and Side resorts.

UK package holiday traffic

Antalya is among the top 10 UK outbound leisure destinations by passenger volume. Pre-book transfers to Belek and Side — public transport limited.

Turkish Airlines offers IST connections for dual-city trips — allow 3+ hrs for domestic transfer.

Los Angeles, United States · LAX · #2 in this comparison

Los Angeles International Airport

9 terminals (Tom Bradley International + T1–T8) · 75M+ passengers/year

7.0 / 10

How good is Los Angeles International Airport?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) scores 7.0/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.9), passenger experience (6.8), and facilities (7.5). Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Los Angeles LAX is rated 7.0/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.0/10. Most long-haul UK and Asia routes use Tom Bradley International (TBIT) with alliance and airline lounges. Terminal-specific access applies — allow 2+ hours for international departures. The LAX People Mover connects terminals landside.

FlightLogic Score 7.0 Very Good

On-time 6.9 Departure reliability

Experience 6.8 Staff, queues, cleanliness

Facilities 7.5 Food, shops, seating

Lounges 8.0 Lounge quality

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance

6.9

Passenger Experience

6.8

Facilities & Comfort

7.5

Lounge score 8.0/10

Highlights

Tom Bradley International Terminal (Terminal B) consolidates most international departures and premium lounges
Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam each operate large alliance lounges in TBIT
LAX People Mover (automated train) links terminals landside — plan time for terminal changes
Strong Asia-Pacific and transatlantic connectivity; congestion peaks on Sunday evening international banks

Overview

West Coast US gateway with the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) hosting most long-haul lounges and ongoing terminal modernisation.

Tom Bradley and international lounges

Most UK and long-haul passengers use Tom Bradley International Terminal, where Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam operate large shared lounges plus airline-specific clubs (Qantas, Cathay Pacific partner access via Oneworld, etc.).

Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX is in the international terminal area — verify terminal assignment on your ticket before planning lounge time.

FAQ

Which is better, Antalya Airport or Los Angeles International Airport?

Antalya Airport (AYT) scores higher overall at 7.1/10 versus Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 7.0/10. Los Angeles International Airport leads on lounges at 8.0/10.

Which has better lounges, AYT or LAX?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) scores higher for lounges at 8.0/10, versus Antalya Airport at 7.0/10.

Which airport is more on-time, AYT or LAX?

Antalya Airport (AYT) has stronger on-time performance at 6.9/10 versus Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 6.9/10.