Akar is a Turkish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Furkan Akar (born 2002), Turkish short track speed skater
- Hulusi Akar (born 1952), Turkish Army general
- Meltem Akar (born 1982), Turkish female boxer
- Nasuh Akar (1925–1984), Turkish sports wrestler
- Rıdvan Akar (born 1961), Turkish journalist and author
- Zeina Akar (born c. 1964), Lebanese politician
- Zeki Akar (born 1944), Turkish judge