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Antalya EXPO Center – COP31 Venue Guide
The Antalya EXPO Center is the COP31 venue, hosting the conference from 9 to 20 November 2026. It sits east of Antalya city centre in the Aksu area, close to Antalya Airport and the Lara–Kundu–Belek accommodation corridor.
A venue-focused briefing for international participants, exhibitors and agencies: where the building sits in the city, how people and materials reach it, and what its location implies for build, movement and local operations.
Where the Antalya EXPO Center Is
UNFCCC identifies the Antalya EXPO Center as the venue for COP31. It is located east of Antalya city centre in the Aksu area, on the airport side of the city and adjacent to the corridor where most large-format hotel capacity sits.
For an international participant, the useful mental model is a single line running west to east: Antalya city centre and Konyaaltı, then Lara and Kundu, then the airport and the venue in Aksu, then Belek further east. Almost every COP31 journey you make will be along that line.
We do not publish floor areas, hall specifications, rigging limits or capacities for the venue. Those are issued by the venue and the conference organisers to confirmed exhibitors, and are the only version worth planning against.
Access from Antalya Airport
- Antalya Airport (AYT) is the arrival point for the large majority of participants and sits close to the venue on the same side of the city.
- Arrival volume concentrates into the days immediately before 9 November, and departures into 20 November and the day after.
- Conference-period traffic management can change normal routes and timings — confirm access arrangements through the official participant information.
- Freight and equipment arriving by air need a vehicle sized to the load and a plan for where it goes before it reaches the venue.
- Pre-booked transfers are materially more reliable than arranging transport on arrival during the peak days.
See COP31 airport transfers for arrivals, and the transport guide for daily movement.
Surrounding Districts
| Area | Position | What it offers participants |
|---|---|---|
| Aksu | The venue's district | Closest accommodation; limited inventory |
| Antalya Airport | Immediately west | Arrivals, departures, freight, crew movement |
| Kundu | West along the coast | Large resort hotels with meeting and event capacity |
| Lara | Further west | The main delegation corridor; hotels, restaurants, event space |
| Belek | East along the coast | Large resorts and conference facilities for sizeable groups |
| Antalya city centre | Furthest west | Restaurants, evening programmes, city hotels, the old town |
Event Logistics and Exhibitor Considerations
The venue's rules govern the detail. What follows is the operating context that applies whatever the detail turns out to be.
Badge-controlled access
Plan who physically carries what into the venue and when. This is the single most commonly overlooked constraint in a delivery plan.
Deliveries need a named receiver
A delivery with no one to accept it is a delivery that does not happen. Name the person and the window.
Local production reduces exposure
Graphics, print, signage and furniture made in Antalya avoid freight risk entirely and can be replaced mid-conference — see exhibition stands.
Storage is a real requirement
Stock, giveaways, spare graphics and empty cases need somewhere to live for two weeks.
Power and technical assumptions
Confirm what your space actually provides rather than assuming — power is the most frequent stand-day surprise.
Dismantle is a project
Breakdown, equipment return, disposal and freight collection after 20 November need planning, not improvisation.
Off-site is often easier
Many side events run better in hotel meeting rooms along the corridor than in venue space — see event services.
This page is part of the COP31 Antalya 2026 guide and services hub, covering dates, venue, participant information and local services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Antalya EXPO Center?
East of Antalya city centre in the Aksu area, on the airport side of the city and adjacent to the Lara–Kundu–Belek accommodation corridor.
Is the Antalya EXPO Center the COP31 venue?
Yes. UNFCCC identifies the Antalya EXPO Center as the venue for COP31, held from 9 to 20 November 2026.
How do participants reach the venue?
Most arrive through Antalya Airport, which is close by, and travel from hotels along the coastal corridor by official shuttle, taxi or dedicated vehicle.
What are the venue's hall sizes and technical specifications?
Those are issued by the venue and the conference organisers to confirmed exhibitors. We do not publish venue specifications we cannot verify, and the official documentation is the only version worth planning against.
Can suppliers deliver directly to a stand?
Venue access is badge-controlled, so delivery to a stand depends on the organisers' access rules and on accreditation your organisation holds. We coordinate with your accredited team for anything inside a controlled area.
Is it better to produce materials locally or ship them?
For graphics, print, signage and furniture, local production in Antalya is faster, avoids freight risk entirely and can be replaced during the conference. Reserve shipping for what genuinely cannot be made locally.
Can side events be held away from the venue?
Yes, and many are. Hotel meeting rooms and private venues along the Lara, Kundu and Belek corridor are often easier to schedule and load into than venue space.
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Official COP31 Resources
Formal conference information — dates, registration, accreditation, programme and official logistics — is published by UNFCCC and the COP31 Türkiye Presidency. Use these sources as the authority on anything official.
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