Dalaman Airport to Dalyan: Taxi Fare & Transfer Cost

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A metered taxi from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan costs about €27.5 (₺1,550) on the current official tariff. A pre-booked private transfer is €31–36 fixed, with the driver waiting for you at arrivals. The 28 km drive takes 35–45 minutes.

Tariff data updated: 2026-09-07

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Dalyan is the river town behind Iztuzu turtle beach, about 30 km from Dalaman Airport and 35 to 45 minutes by car. It is one of the shortest transfers on this coast, in the same bracket as Gocek, but there is no direct shuttle, so a taxi or a pre-booked transfer is how almost everyone arrives.

distance: 28 km
drive: 35–45'
taxi ≈: €27.5
fixed from: €31+

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Metered taxi

≈ €27.5

₺1,550 on the meter

Pre-booked private transfer

€31–36

fixed price, meets you at arrivals

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Taxi estimate uses the current official tariff. Tolls and traffic can change the final meter amount.

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Route at a glance

Where Dalyan sits relative to Dalaman Airport — the 28 km drive at a glance.

DLM to Dalyan28 km · 35-45 min

Boundary data: Turkey-Maps-GeoJSON (Apache-2.0)

Airport

Dalaman Airport

Mugla transfer coverage

Dalyan28 km · 35-45 minfrom EUR 31

The calculator below prices the metered taxi live from the current Mugla tariff so you can compare it with a fixed transfer quote for your group.

All your options compared

Option	Duration	Price	Notes
Private transfer (pre-booked) best value	35-45 min	€31–36 fixed	door to door; short run, price locked before you land
Airport taxi	35-45 min	~€27.5 (₺1,550) metered	usually a flat quote; ask for the meter
Taxi to Ortaca + dolmus	~60 min	low-cost	minibus every 20-30 min in season; daylight only, slow with bags

Arriving in Dalyan

Dalyan's hotels line the river and the streets behind it, all reachable by road; drivers drop you at the hotel gate or the nearest point on the riverside lane. The Lycian rock tombs and the ruins of Kaunos face the town across the water and are reached by rowing boat rather than by car.

Iztuzu Beach, the mud baths and Koycegiz Lake are all boat or minibus trips from the town centre, so a car is rarely needed once you have arrived.

Avoid the common scams

Airport taxis on this short run usually quote a flat price rather than the meter; ask for the taksimetre or agree the fare before you get in.
There is no separate night tariff in Mugla province, so a late arrival should not cost more on the meter.
If you want the cheapest option, a taxi or dolmus to Ortaca and the frequent Ortaca-Dalyan minibus works in daylight, but it is slow with luggage.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a transfer from Dalaman Airport to Dalyan?

A pre-booked private transfer is €31–36 fixed for up to four people. The live metered taxi estimate for the 30 km is shown above, about €28 on the current tariff.

How far is Dalyan from Dalaman Airport?

About 30 km, or 35 to 45 minutes by car via the D400 and the Ortaca turn-off. Only Gocek and Sarigerme are closer to the airport.

Is there a shuttle bus to Dalyan?

No. The Havas shuttles from Dalaman serve Fethiye and Marmaris, not Dalyan. The public alternative is a minibus from Ortaca, which means at least one change; most visitors take a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.

Can the driver take me to a hotel across the river?

Hotels on the town side are all reachable by road. A few places on the far bank or near the beach are reached by boat; tell the transfer company the hotel name so the drop-off point is right.

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