Dalaman International Airport - Flight Information and Guide (DLM)

How to get to Dalaman International Airport

Fethiye is several km from the airport: transfer takes approximately 50-60 minutes by taxi; Marmaris requires similar or longer times.

By Car

Travelers arriving by car reach Fethiye in approximately 50-60 minutes, Marmaris in approximately 1-1.5 hours.

By Train

There is no way to reach the airport by train.

By Bus

Some bus lines connect the airport to Fethiye and Marmaris, the more economical option but with longer travel times.

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Tips If your vacation package includes Bodrum, verify carefully that your arrival airport is actually Dalaman: the distance between the two airports is approximately 220 km (3 hours).

Average travel time to DLM

TrainNot available

Shuttle busService available, longer times

Taxi / Private hire50 min-1.5 hours depending on destination

Parking near Dalaman International Airport

A multi-level parking lot is adjacent to the terminal.

Rates are in line with major tourist hub standards.

How to get to Dalaman from DLM

By Train

There is no direct rail connection with the airport.

By Bus

Some bus lines connect the airport to Fethiye and Marmaris.

By Taxi

Taxi fares to Fethiye (50–60 minutes) or Marmaris (1–1.5 hours) are generally high due to distance: agree on or verify the meter before departure, or book a transfer in advance.

Airport transfers you can book in advance

Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.

Car rental at Dalaman International Airport

Leading car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, heavily used for exploring Fethiye, Marmaris and Ölüdeniz.

A driver's license, passport and credit card are required; the IDP is typically required in addition.

Hotels near Dalaman International Airport

Dalaman is the reference airport for two tourist areas that are quite distinct and fairly far apart: Fethiye, about 50 km and 45 minutes to the southeast, and Marmaris, about 90 km and 75-90 minutes to the west. Both are worth a holiday in their own right, but their hotels don't appear among the verified data for this guide, so here the focus is on what is genuinely close to the airport: the town of Dalaman itself, 5-6 minutes by car, and the Sarıgerme resort strip, 8-20 km further south, the only real beach within a short transfer.

Airport area

Dalaman, around the airport

Both hotels are on the same street, Kenan Evren Bulvarı, 5-6 minutes by car from the terminal.

Best for: Dawn flights, one-night layovers and those passing through to Fethiye or Marmaris who don't want to tackle that road in the middle of the night.

Pros

No risk of missing the flight because of traffic on the road to Fethiye or Marmaris
Lower prices than the coastal resorts, useful for just one night

Cons

Dalaman itself is not a destination: no beach and little to do on foot in the evening
For Fethiye (50 km) or Marmaris (90 km) there's still a long transfer the next day

Recommended hotels

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Nearby town

Sarıgerme

8 km and about 15 minutes by car to the village of Sarıgerme; the resorts are on a sheltered strip of coast facing the Aegean.

Best for: Those who want a beach resort 15-20 minutes from the airport, without tackling the longer road to Fethiye or Marmaris.

Pros

The shortest transfer between airport and a real beach in this whole guide
Over 600 metres of private sandy beach in front of the Hilton

Cons

An isolated area, with only the shops of the small village of Sarıgerme about 2 km from the resorts
Board is almost always all-inclusive: little point going out for dinner

Recommended hotels

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Airport services

The airport serves Fethiye, Marmaris, and Ölüdeniz, with numerous charter and direct flights from Europe in summer.

Shopping & Duty Free

The duty-free area features Turkish sweets, carpets, and luxury items.

Lounges & relaxation

For business travelers, select reserved lounges are available.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

The free Wi-Fi network is active in every terminal zone.

Families & Children

The waiting areas include children's play areas and dedicated family assistance.

Terminal guide

The terminal, among the main ones on Turkey's southwestern coast, handles intense seasonal tourist traffic.

Better not risk it: 3 hours advance for international flights is the safest choice.

Map of Dalaman International Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Dalaman close to Bodrum?

No, the distance is about 220 km (3 hours): always check which airport (Dalaman or Bodrum) is actually indicated on your ticket or package holiday.

Q. Can you pay in euros at resorts around Dalaman (Fethiye, Marmaris)?

Many tourist establishments catering to European visitors accept euros or pounds for rooms and excursions, but in local shops and markets it's best to have Turkish lira, often the only currency accepted.