Build windows are short and shared
Every exhibitor and pavilion installs in the same compressed period before the opening. Materials that arrive late do not simply arrive later — they arrive into a queue.
COP31 Antalya Venue – Location & Visitor Guide
COP31 takes place at the Antalya EXPO Center in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026. The venue sits east of Antalya city centre, close to Antalya Airport.
Where the COP31 venue is, how participants reach it, what surrounds it, and what its location means for accommodation, movement and exhibitor logistics.
- Venue
- Antalya EXPO Center
- City
- Antalya, Türkiye
- Nearest airport
- Antalya Airport (AYT)
- Conference dates
- 9–20 November 2026
Where the COP31 Venue Is
UNFCCC identifies the Antalya EXPO Center as the COP31 venue. It sits east of Antalya city centre, in the Aksu area, on the side of the city closest to Antalya Airport and to the Lara–Kundu–Belek resort corridor.
That position is unusually convenient for a conference of this size. Arrivals come through one airport a short drive away; the bulk of large-format hotel capacity is on the same side of the city; and the venue is not embedded in the urban core, so vehicle access and load-in are not fighting city-centre traffic patterns.
The trade-off is concentration. Nearly everyone attending will use the same corridor between the same hotel belt and the same venue, at the same two times a day. Journey time is therefore governed by departure time, not by distance.
Getting There from Antalya Airport
Antalya Airport (AYT) is the practical arrival point for COP31 and is a short drive from the venue and from most delegation accommodation.
- Arrivals concentrate in the days immediately before 9 November — pre-book transfers rather than queueing on arrival.
- Delegations arriving on multiple flights are easier to handle with a meet-and-greet point and staged vehicles than with individual bookings.
- Crew and production teams arriving with cases, screens or stand elements need vehicle types that actually take the volume, not a standard sedan.
- Late-evening arrivals are common on the pre-conference days; confirm that your transfer arrangement covers them.
See COP31 Antalya airport transfers for how arrivals are usually structured, and the transport guide for shuttle and daily movement.
What Surrounds the Venue
| Area | Relationship to the venue | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Aksu | The venue's own district | The shortest commute; limited hotel inventory |
| Antalya Airport | A short drive west of the venue | Arrivals, departures, crew movements, freight collection |
| Lara / Kundu | The main resort corridor toward the city | Delegation hotels with meeting space and event capacity |
| Belek | East along the coast | Large resorts and conference facilities for sizeable delegations |
| Antalya city centre / Konyaaltı | West of the venue | Restaurants, evening programmes, smaller city hotels |
Accommodation choice within this map is the single biggest determinant of how your days run. The COP31 hotels guide works through each area in detail.
Logistics Considerations for Exhibitors and Delegations
Venue-specific rules — access times, build regulations, rigging, power, deliveries and stand approvals — are set by the venue and the conference organisers, and are issued to confirmed exhibitors. This page does not restate specifications we cannot verify. What follows is the operating context that applies regardless of the detail.
Access is badge-controlled
Your delivery plan needs to name who physically carries what, and when. Couriers generally cannot reach a stand inside a controlled venue.
Local production beats international freight for the small stuff
Graphics, print, signage and furniture are faster and cheaper to produce in Antalya than to ship. Reserve freight for what genuinely cannot be made locally.
Plan a fallback before you need one
The teams that cope with a delayed shipment are the ones who identified a local production route in advance — see last-minute services.
Storage matters more than people expect
Stock, giveaways, spare graphics and empty cases all need somewhere to live for two weeks. Plan it rather than discovering it on build day.
Dismantling is a real project
Removal, disposal, equipment return and freight collection after 20 November need the same planning as the build.
Support for Exhibitors and Event Organisers
If you are responsible for a physical presence at the venue or a programme around it, these are the relevant service pages.
Exhibition Services
Setup, dismantling, graphics, furniture, AV, storage, logistics and on-site troubleshooting for exhibitors.
Pavilion Services
Production, branding, hospitality, staffing and technical support for country and organisation pavilions.
Event Production
Staging, sound, screens, lighting and technical crew for side events and briefings.
AV & Equipment Rental
Screens, sound, microphones, presentation equipment and technicians.
Furniture Rental
Exhibition, meeting, lounge and hospitality furniture delivered to your schedule.
Printing & Collateral
Local print production for stands, delegations and short-notice reprints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is COP31 2026 being held?
At the Antalya EXPO Center in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November 2026.
How far is the COP31 venue from Antalya Airport?
The Antalya EXPO Center sits on the airport side of the city, a short drive from Antalya Airport. Confirm exact access routes and timings through the official participant information, since conference-period traffic management can change them.
Which areas are closest to the COP31 venue?
The Aksu area around the venue is closest, followed by the Lara and Kundu resort corridor. Belek sits further east and Antalya city centre further west.
Can you deliver materials to our stand at the venue?
We coordinate local production and delivery up to the point that venue access rules allow, and work with your accredited team for anything that has to be carried inside a controlled area.
Do you publish the venue's technical specifications?
No. Stand regulations, rigging rules, power specifications and build schedules are issued by the venue and the conference organisers to confirmed exhibitors, and we do not restate figures we cannot verify.
Can you support a side event held outside the venue?
Yes. Off-site side events, receptions, dinners and briefings across Antalya, Lara and Belek are a large part of the COP31 workload — see our event services and event production pages.
Continue Planning for COP31 Antalya
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.
DmcTurkeyPartner is an independent destination management and event services provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of UNFCCC or the official COP31 organising bodies. Official conference information, registration and accreditation are managed by the relevant COP31 and UNFCCC authorities.