Dalaman Airport (DLM) Transfers: Buses, Taxis and Drive Times
Dalaman Airport (DLM) is the nearest airport to Göcek, Dalyan, Sarıgerme, Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, and the usual airport for Marmaris. Most of these resorts are 20–75 minutes away by road, while Kalkan and Kaş take about 2–2.5 hours. You can continue by airport bus, taxi, rental car or private transfer, and this guide compares all 4.
The airport and its terminals
Dalaman Airport is in Muğla province, about 6 km south of the town of Dalaman. It has 2 terminal buildings, a short walk apart:
- Terminal 1 handles international flights.
- Terminal 2, opened in 2018, handles domestic flights, such as those from Istanbul, and some international flights.
Check with your airline which terminal you use. If you need a visa, the visa office is on the arrivals floor before passport control, but check the rules at evisa.gov.tr before you fly. After baggage claim you walk out into the arrivals hall. The airport has ATMs and exchange offices, so you can get Turkish lira on arrival. Car rental desks are on the arrivals floor and open 24 hours, and the taxi rank is outside the international terminal.
Distances and drive times
The D400 coast road runs east from the airport to Göcek and Fethiye, and west through Ortaca and Köyceğiz towards Marmaris. Dalyan is 13 km west of Ortaca, and Sarıgerme is reached on local roads west of the airport. Kalkan and Kaş lie further along the coast, beyond Fethiye.
| Destination | Road distance | Drive time | Taxi fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarıgerme | 22 km | 20–30 min | 1,100 TL |
| Göcek | 25 km | 25–30 min | 1,400 TL |
| Dalyan | 31 km | 30–40 min | 1,650 TL |
| Çalış | 51 km | 45–55 min | Not listed |
| Fethiye centre | 56 km | 45–60 min | 3,000 TL |
| Hisarönü (above Ölüdeniz) | 64 km | 55–70 min | 3,500 TL |
| Ölüdeniz | 68 km | 60–75 min | 3,500 TL |
| Marmaris | 97 km | 80–95 min | 5,000 TL |
| Kalkan | 128 km | About 2 hours | 6,500 TL |
| Kaş | 155 km | 2–2.5 hours | 8,000 TL |
Distances are by road to the centre of each town or beach, measured with online route planners in October 2026. Times are for normal traffic without stops, and summer traffic can add more. Taxi fares are from the price list of the Dalaman Airport Taxi Cooperative, checked in October 2026.
Your options at a glance
| Option | Cost (October 2026) | Takes you to | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muttaş airport bus | 220–420 TL per person | Göcek, Fethiye bus station, Ortaca, Köyceğiz, Marmaris bus station | Runs with domestic arrivals, no tickets in advance |
| Taxi | 1,100–8,000 TL per car | Your address | Fares from the taxi cooperative's price list |
| Rental car | Set by the rental company | Anywhere you drive | Desks on the arrivals floor, open 24 hours |
| Private transfer | Fixed price per vehicle | Your address | Driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign |
Bus fares are per person, while taxi and transfer prices are per vehicle. For 3 or 4 people sharing a car, the difference is smaller than it first looks.
Airport buses to Fethiye and Marmaris
Airport buses run on 2 routes. Muttaş, the transport company of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, publishes the current timetables and fares for both, and the airport's website also lists Havaş on the same routes.
- Fethiye line: via Göcek to Fethiye bus station (otogar), about 1 hour.
- Marmaris line: via Ortaca, Köyceğiz and the Gökova junction to Marmaris bus station, about 1.5 hours.
| Stop | Line | Fare from the airport |
|---|---|---|
| Göcek | Fethiye | 220 TL |
| Fethiye bus station | Fethiye | 300 TL |
| Ortaca | Marmaris | 220 TL |
| Köyceğiz | Marmaris | 270 TL |
| Gökova junction | Marmaris | 300 TL |
| Marmaris bus station | Marmaris | 420 TL |
These are the Muttaş fares checked in October 2026. Muttaş says cards are accepted on all its buses, and it takes no reservations or advance ticket sales.
From the airport there is no fixed timetable. Muttaş times its departures to the landing of domestic flights and meets those passengers. You can ride after an international flight too, but you may wait some time for the next domestic arrival, and at night there may be no bus at all. Ask airport staff where the next bus leaves from.
Going back to the airport, buses leave Fethiye and Marmaris bus stations at set times, 4–6 a day in late October 2026, with a night departure for early flights on some days. Check the times for your day on ulasim.muttas.com.tr.
The buses do not go to hotels. From Fethiye bus station, continue by taxi or dolmuş (shared minibus) to Çalış, Hisarönü or Ölüdeniz. For Kalkan and Kaş, change at Fethiye bus station to a regional bus; Fethiye to Kaş takes about 2 hours. For Dalyan, leave the Marmaris bus at Ortaca and take a dolmuş or taxi for the last 13 km.
Taxi and rental car
Taxi service at the airport is provided by the Dalaman Airport Taxi Cooperative, with its rank outside the international terminal. Its website publishes a price list from the airport in lira, euros, pounds and US dollars: for example 3,000 TL or 60 euros to Fethiye, and 5,000 TL or 100 euros to Marmaris, when checked in October 2026. You pay at the end of the ride. Confirm the fare with the driver before you set off, and ask the cooperative in advance if you need a child seat.
Rental desks are on the arrivals floor and open 24 hours. Companies with offices at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Garenta and Sixt. A car suits you if you plan day trips along the coast. On the D400 between Dalaman and Fethiye, the Göcek Tunnel charges a toll, reported by local press as 75 TL for a car in 2026. Ask the rental company how it passes tolls on to you.
Private transfer
A private transfer carries only you and your group, from the arrivals hall to your hotel or villa door, at a price agreed in advance. It is the simplest choice after a late flight, for addresses away from the bus routes, and for families with luggage. With Transfer3E:
- You pay a fixed price per vehicle, agreed in advance, with no meter. The booking form on our home page calculates it from the distance to your address.
- Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
- The driver tracks your flight, and delays of up to 6 hours cost nothing extra.
- Waiting is free for up to 90 minutes at the airport. After that it costs 10 euros per 15 minutes, paid in cash.
- You pay the driver in cash, in Turkish lira (TL), euros or US dollars. There is no prepayment, and no credit card is needed.
- Child seats are available on request, and WhatsApp +90 541 334 2102 is answered around the clock.
Tips for late flights, families and groups
Late flights
Airport buses follow domestic arrivals, so after a late international flight there may be no bus, and a bus still ends at a bus station, not at your hotel. Plan the last part of your trip before you fly: a taxi from the rank, a rental car, or a transfer that has your flight number and can follow any delay.
Families
With children and luggage, a direct ride is easier than a bus followed by a dolmuş. Arrange child seats in advance, whether you use a transfer, a taxi or a rental car. Kalkan, Kaş and the bays beyond Marmaris are about 2 hours or more from the airport, so keep water and snacks in your hand luggage.
Groups
Taxi and transfer prices are per vehicle, so the cost per person falls as your group grows. For a transfer, allow 1 medium suitcase and 1 carry-on per passenger seat. With more luggage, choose a minivan or minibus in the booking form. If you want a car and driver for a day or more after you arrive, see our chauffeur service.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye?
About 45–60 minutes by car for the 56 km to the town centre, and 60–75 minutes to Ölüdeniz. The Muttaş airport bus takes about 1 hour to Fethiye bus station.
Is there a bus from Dalaman Airport to Ölüdeniz?
Not directly. Take the airport bus to Fethiye bus station (300 TL in October 2026), then a dolmuş or taxi to Ölüdeniz. As the bus follows domestic arrivals, the wait after an international flight can be long.
Should I fly to Dalaman or Antalya for Kalkan and Kaş?
Dalaman is closer to both. By road, Kalkan is about 128 km from Dalaman Airport and about 225 km from Antalya Airport. Kaş is about 155 km from Dalaman and about 200 km from Antalya. Choose Antalya only if its flights suit you much better.
Which airport is best for Marmaris?
Dalaman, about 97 km away and with a direct airport bus. Milas-Bodrum Airport is about 130 km from Marmaris and is the airport for the Bodrum peninsula. Our guide to getting to Marmaris and its bays compares the 2 airports.
How much is a taxi from Dalaman Airport?
The taxi cooperative's list, checked in October 2026, gives 1,400 TL to Göcek, 1,650 TL to Dalyan, 3,000 TL to Fethiye and 3,500 TL to Hisarönü or Ölüdeniz. Prices change, so confirm the fare with the driver before you leave.
