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Dalyan sits on the banks of the channel that links Lake Köyceğiz to the sea, and belongs to the Ortaca district. Visitors here are mostly people who stay a long time in the small riverside hotels and guesthouses or in rental houses with gardens, many of them returning to the same place every year. It is 25 km from the airport; by public transport the journey involves a change, while by car it takes 25–35 minutes on average.
Trip facts
Distance
about 25 km
Average time
25–35 min (depends on traffic)
Bridges and motorways
State motorway tolls included; private roads and tunnels not
Meet and greet
In arrivals, with a name sign
Free waiting
At least 45 minutes, flight tracked
Payment
By card online, with 3D Secure
Today’s starting price
from €60.17
Economy · 5 passengers · per vehicle, taxes included
Updated: November 13, 2026
The journey and the route
From the airport the car heads into the town of Dalaman and turns west onto the D400 towards Ortaca. After Ortaca it leaves the main road and takes the Dalyan road south between the citrus groves.
Although the distance is short, much of the road runs through built-up parts of Dalaman and Ortaca; traffic lights and Ortaca’s market days can push the journey close to 35 minutes.
Arriving by the river in Dalyan
Dalyan’s centre is small, and most hotels are on the streets running along the channel. The streets down to the water are narrow; the car can reach the door, but larger vehicles sometimes have to reverse out of certain streets.
There is no bridge to the far bank of the channel. If you are staying on the side with the rock tombs, the car drops you at the jetty on the Dalyan side and you cross on your hotel’s boat or a rowing boat. Mentioning this when you book means the drop-off point is set as the jetty.
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Near you in Dalyan
İztuzu Beach
The sandy beach where the channel meets the sea, reached from Dalyan by boat or by road; it is a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles, so it is closed at night.
Ancient city of Kaunos
On the far side of the channel; cross from the Dalyan jetty by rowing boat and walk up.
Sultaniye hot springs and mud baths
Towards Lake Köyceğiz, and a regular stop for the day boats leaving Dalyan.
Public transport from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan
There is no direct bus from the airport to Dalyan. The Muttaş airport bus (run by the Muğla municipality) towards Marmaris stops in Ortaca; from there you need to get to Ortaca bus station and take the scheduled Dalyan minibus that leaves from it.
Two vehicles with a walk or a taxi in between is a long way to cover 25 km, and late in the evening a minibus is harder to find. With a private transfer your driver meets you opposite the terminal exit door and takes you and your luggage straight to your hotel or the jetty.
The trip back
On the way back from Dalyan, leave 2 hours 15 minutes before a domestic departure and 3 hours 15 minutes before an international one. If you are staying on the far bank, add the boat crossing to the jetty to this time and ask your hotel for the boat time the day before. In summer, international departures from Dalaman bunch up on certain days, and on those days the security queue at the terminal entrance is long.
Transfer Vehicle Options
Offers are made per vehicle class, and each states its passenger and luggage capacity. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
Economy
Mercedes Vito or similar
The best value for solo travellers, couples and small families.
Minivan
VIP Mercedes Vito or similar
Late-model, with a luxury VIP interior, TV and room for luggage; for families and small groups.
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar
For larger groups, crews and trips with a lot of luggage.
Premium
Mercedes S-Class or similar
An upper-class car and driver for business trips and special days.
Other transfers from this airport
- Dalaman Airport to Göcek Transfer
~25 km · 20–30 min
- Dalaman Airport to Fethiye Transfer
~50 km · 45–55 min
- Dalaman Airport to Ölüdeniz Transfer
~65 km · 60–75 min
- Dalaman Airport to Marmaris Transfer
~95 km · 80–95 min
- Airport guide: Dalaman Airport Transfer
Transfer FAQ
How much is a transfer from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan?
The current starting price is on this page and is refreshed every day. The price is per vehicle and the amount you see when booking does not change.
How many minutes is it from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan?
It is 25 km, and the drive takes 25–35 minutes on average.
How do I pay for the Dalyan transfer?
Online, by card. On the Dalyan route there is no option to pay the driver on arrival.
My hotel is on the far side of the river. Can the car get there?
There is no bridge over the channel, so the car cannot cross to the far bank. Your driver drops you at the jetty on the Dalyan side, and you cross on your hotel’s boat or a rowing boat.
Can I book a transfer to Köyceğiz or Sarıgerme from this page?
The time and distance on this page are for Dalyan. For another address, type your destination into the search box and the price for that address is shown separately.
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