Dalaman Airport to Kalkan: how long, how much
Kalkan is about 120 km and 1 hour 45 minutes from Dalaman Airport, much closer than Antalya. Most visitors stay in villas, so a pre-booked transfer with the exact address is the norm.
At a glance
- Distance
- 120 km
- Driving time
- 1 h 45 min
- Taxi (meter)
- €130–160
- Private transfer
- €75–95
- Shared shuttle
- €20–30 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 follows the D400 east through the Göcek tunnel and past Fethiye, then crosses the Eşen plain past the turn-off for Saklıkent and Xanthos before reaching the coast again above Kalkan.
Where the hotels are
The old town and harbour are at the bottom of a steep hillside; the villa areas of Kışla and Kalamar are on the bays to the west, and more villas climb the hill towards İslamlar.
Tips for this transfer
Send your driver the villa address and a map pin; many villas are on narrow lanes that taxis from Dalaman do not know. The Patara turn-off is 15 minutes before Kalkan if you want to stop for a swim on departure day.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Dalaman Airport to Kalkan?
About 1 hour 45 minutes by private car.
Is Dalaman better than Antalya for Kalkan?
Yes, it is almost two hours closer. Choose Antalya only if the flight times or prices are much better.
Is there public transport from Dalaman to Kalkan?
Havaş bus to Fethiye, then an intercity bus or dolmuş to Kalkan, about 3.5 hours in total.
Other transfers from Dalaman Airport
- Dalaman Airport to Fethiye 45 min · 50 km
- Dalaman Airport to Ölüdeniz 60 min · 65 km
- Dalaman Airport to Göcek 25 min · 25 km
- Dalaman Airport to Dalyan 35 min · 30 km
- Dalaman Airport to Kaş 135 min · 150 km