Ayda Aksel (born October 31, 1962, in Istanbul) is a Turkish theater and cinema actress. With a career spanning decades, she has worked in both state and private theaters, in addition to voice-over work. She has also contributed to the arts through teaching.

Ayda Aksel was born on October 31, 1962, in Istanbul, Turkey. During her primary school years, she studied ballet and cello at the conservatory. Later, she pursued theater studies at Mimar Sinan University, which laid the foundation for her career in acting.

Aksel began her professional acting journey at the General Directorate of State Theaters, where she worked as a permanent staff member for 15 years. She later continued her stage career at Sadri Alışık Theater. Alongside acting, she has done extensive voice-over work for commercials. Additionally, she has shared her expertise by teaching at Diyalog, a training institution for communication and performing arts.