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Dalaman Airport to Fethiye: how long, how much

Fethiye is the main town of the Turquoise Coast and the most common transfer from Dalaman Airport: about 50 km and 45 minutes on a fast road. Most hotels are in the town, along the Çalış beachfront or in the hills above.

Fishing boats and gulets in Fethiye harbour
Photo: allen watkin from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Distance
50 km
Driving time
45 min
Taxi (meter)
€60–80
Private transfer
€40–55
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

From the airport the car joins the D400 heading east past Göcek, then goes through the long Göcek tunnel, which cut the old mountain road out of the journey. After the tunnel the road drops into the Fethiye plain; Çalış is signposted to the left before the town centre.

Where the hotels are

Fethiye town hotels are around the harbour and the old quarter of Paspatur. Çalış is a separate beach area 5 km north of the centre with apartments and mid-size hotels. Ölüdeniz and Hisarönü have their own pages.

Tips for this transfer

Taxis to Fethiye cost noticeably more on the meter than a booked car. The Havaş airport bus to Fethiye bus station is the cheapest option in season; from there it is a short taxi or dolmuş to your hotel.

→ Fethiye travel guide

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye?

About 45 minutes, a little more to Çalış at busy times.

Is there a bus from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye?

Yes, the Havaş shuttle runs to Fethiye bus station, timed to arrivals, mainly in summer.

Is Fethiye or Ölüdeniz closer to the airport?

Fethiye town is about 15 minutes closer. Ölüdeniz is a further 14 km over the hill.

Other transfers from Dalaman Airport

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