Dalaman Airport to Dalyan: how long, how much

Dalyan is about 30 km and 35 minutes west of Dalaman Airport, a riverside village known for its rock tombs and the turtle beach at İztuzu. It is one of the shortest transfers on the coast.

The royal rock tombs of Kaunos carved into the cliff at Dalyan
Photo: Rrburke, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Distance
30 km
Driving time
35 min
Taxi (meter)
€40–55
Private transfer
€35–45
Shared shuttle
€10–15 per person

Prices checked 8 October 2026. Taxi fares are metered estimates for daytime; night tariff is higher. Private transfer prices are the typical range for a sedan (1–3 people) from the main booking platforms.

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The route

The car heads west on the D400 to Ortaca, then turns south on a straight road through farmland and orchards to Dalyan village on the river.

Where the hotels are

Hotels and pensions line the river and the streets behind the village centre. A few are on the road towards İztuzu beach. Some riverside hotels are reached by a short boat ride.

Tips for this transfer

Dalyan is small; most drivers will drop you at the door. Dolmuş minibuses from Ortaca, on the main road, run to Dalyan frequently if you arrive by bus.

→ Dalyan travel guide

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dalyan from Dalaman Airport?

About 30 km, around 35 minutes.

Is there a bus from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan?

Not directly. You would go to Ortaca by bus or taxi and take a dolmuş to Dalyan; a taxi or booked transfer is far simpler.

How far is İztuzu beach from Dalyan?

About 13 km by road, or around 40 minutes by river boat from the village.

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