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About Dalaman Airport

Dalaman Airport – DLM – (Dalaman Havalimanı) is an international airport in the south-west part of Turkey, in Dalaman. The Dalaman district, where both Dalaman town and Dalaman Airport are located, is on the terranean coast. The airport is built 5 kilometers from the town.

The airport has a rich history because at first it was opened only as an aerodrome in 1981. Seven years later, in 1989, it was granted an airport status. Furthermore, in 2003, the YDA group won the tender for the operation and building of the International Terminal of the Dalaman Airport and the group has proved their worth, by rejuvenating Dalaman Airport.

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Today, Dalaman Airport has an annual capacity of 10,000,000 passengers and the terminal has a floor space of 95,000m2. Dalaman Airport at its maximum can host up to 35 flights at a time. As a result, there are 12 boarding gates, 8 out of which are covered airbridges. All thanks to the YDA group efforts, which can be noticed in annual passenger traffic. Dalaman Airport is on the rise in both, domestic and international passenger groups. Since 2007 to 2018, the number of annual domestic passengers has increased fourfold, and the number of international passengers by 57%.

Dalaman Airport is used by domestic and international airlines, combining a grand total of 44 airlines, out of which the most notable are:

  • Turkish Airlines,
  • Ryanair,
  • Scandinavian Airlines,
  • AtlasGlobal,
  • EasyJet,
  • Azur Air.

How to get to Dalaman Airport

The passengers can reach Dalaman airport by bus. Havaş airport buses go from and to Fethiye and it takes 1 hour one-way. The ticket costs 10 Turkish Lira, which is about $1.70. The airport can also be reached from Marmaris in conjunction with all flights of the airport. A traveler can catch such bus in the main bus terminal of Marmaris. Along the way to the airport, the bus from Marmaris makes stops at Gökova, Köyceğiz, Ortaca and Dalaman Town. The one-way ride takes 90-minutes and costs 15 Turkish Lira ($2,60).
If a traveler wants to go to Dalaman Airport by car, there is a parking lot with a capacity of 550 vehicles. Unfortunately, it is not free, and the cost of parking is 11.50 Turkish Lira ($2) for 60 minutes, 35.50 ($6.10) Turkish Lira for 1 day, 71 Turkish Lira ($12.20) for 2 days, 106.50 Turkish Lira ($18.35) for 3 days, 245.50 Turkish Lira ($42.30) for 1 week, 497 Turkish Lira ($85.60) for 2 weeks, and 745.50 Turkish Lira ($128.40) for 3 weeks.


Keep in mind that check-in of the flight opens about 2 hours before the flight, so it is recommended to plan the time or arrival and come to the Dalaman Airport at least 2 or 3 hours prior to the scheduled flight time.

Dalaman Airport Shopping

If you enjoy shopping, then Dalaman Airport is a great choice, as it offers 5.656m2 floor space of Duty-Free stores. Departing passengers can buy a wide range of items for an affordable price, such as cigarettes, perfumes, spirits, cosmetics, sunglasses, jewelry, bags, watches, and sweets. Besides, as the airport is located in Turkey, passengers in Duty-Free shops will find local and hand-made Turkish products, such as world-famous Turkish delights and baklavas. Also, there are entire shelves focused on blue beads, which are also known as Nazar. These bead amulets are ancient tradition carried out by Turks even to this day. They believe that eye-shaped beads protect the carrier from the ill sights and minds of others.


In the shopping area of the airport, there are even toy stores, which can satisfy younger travelers, or be a great place to get a souvenir for little acquaintances, as travelers can find the remote control, wood, and educational toys. Besides that, one can find merchandise of world-renowned cartoon characters.


Another good thing about Dalaman Airport is that it not only offers products to buy but it also hosts restaurants and buffets in which passengers can eat. One can buy snacks to fill their stomach prior to a flight, or one can opt-in for a full, hot meal to enjoy. One of these establishments is McDonald’s, which is a popular fast-food chain all around the world.

Popular Hotels Close to Dalaman Airport

After having arrived at Dalaman Airport, there are a lot of options for staying in hotels. One of the best such options is Hilton Dalaman Sarlgerme Resort & Spa. It is a prestigious hotel with 422 guest rooms. A great thing about this hotel is that it is a mere 3.3 miles away from the airport. In summer, a room for 3 with 1 king-sized bed, free WiFi, breakfast, and parking comes at $290 per night.

Another great option for a stay near Dalaman Airport is Dalaman Airport Lykia Resort Hotel & Spa. It is a more budget-friendly option than the previous one, as a room for two with a balcony and breakfast can start from $100 for a night.

Future travelers can also check the following places to stay, with their respective distance from the Dalaman Airport:

  • D-Resort Gocek – 9.2 miles.
  • Gocek Naz Hotel – 9.5 miles.
  • Kerem Apart Hotel – 9.1 miles.
  • Grand Gocek Hotel – 9.3 miles.
  • Alya Hotel Gocek – 9.2 miles.
  • Olive Garden Apart Otel – 9.1 miles.
  • Otantik Tas Ev Butik Otel – 3.6 miles.
  • Layla Gocek – 10.4 miles.
  • Sedir Resort – 9.6 miles.
  • Gocek Arion Hotel – 9.6 miles.
  • Dedeminn Garden Hotel – 9,0 miles.
  • Mr. Dim Exclusive Apart Hotel – 9.0 miles.
  • Villa DanLin Hotel – 9.2 miles.
  • Mesken Hotel Gocek – 9.4 miles.
  • A&B Home Hotel – 9.1 miles.
  • The One Club Hotel – 5.2 miles.
  • Dedeminn Marina Hotel – 9.1 miles.
  • Hotel Dalos – 10.2 miles.
  • Hotel ForestGate – 9.8 miles.
  • Yaprak Hotel – 11.0 miles.
  • Robinson Club Sarigerme Park – 4.4 miles.
  • Efe Hotel Gocek – 9.3 miles.
  • Gocek Lykia Resort Hotel – 9.7 miles.
  • Selya Apart Hotel – 9.1 miles.
  • La Maison De Halima – 11.0 miles.
  • Gulluk Residence – 10.9 miles.
  • Hotel Baghan – 8.4 miles.

Dalaman Airport Security

The security of Dalaman Airport is throughout and at times might seem unnecessary, but it is all to protect the safety of the passengers. After arriving at the airport, it is needed to pass the first security check. All electronics, such as tablets, laptops, e-readers, and smartphones have to be taken out of the hand luggage and be placed in plastic boxes, which are passed through a scanner. In most cases, security will not allow taking these items back into the hand luggage and passenger will be asked to put them into luggage. Keep this in mind, because there is no special area for the repackaging of main and hand luggage and it may cause some discomfort to the passenger who is asked to do so.

Apart from restrictions on electronics, it is also important to know about restrictions on liquids. They can only be carried in containers of a maximum volume of 100 millimeters. The containers with liquids must be carried in a plastic, transparent bag. The bag itself must not exceed the volume of 1 liter per passenger. The definition of a liquid includes water and other drinks, syrups, lotions, perfumes, hair and shower gels, shaving foam, mascara, creams, and oils.

Medicine which might be needed during the flight can be carried in, but it is important to have proof that the medicine is necessary for the passenger. For this reason, it is recommended to carry prescriptions.After passing the first security check, the immigration control takes place and required travel documents must be shown (a passport and in some cases a visa), Then, when a flight is announced, a final security check must be passed. In most cases, security staff check each hand luggage separately and examine its contents for the maximum security. Sometimes passengers are asked to turn on their smartphones in front of the security.

Besides these safety control measures, some luggage might be checked at any time by the security staff. The measure of security depends on the time of travel. Some months might be stricter because of certain events, and some months might be more laid-back.

Visa to Turkey

https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/

Finally, one of the most important things for a successful trip, a travel visa can be ordered online on the Republic of Turkey Electronic Visa Application System. On this website, an e-visa can be ordered for a single person, for a family (from 2 up to 10 people) or for a group (from 10 to 300 people). Keep in mind that it can only be paid for with U.S dollars. It must be noted that visas cannot be purchased at the airport anymore, so it is necessary to apply for a visa prior to the visit. E-visa is valid for 90 days within a 180-day period. The fare is $20 for EU and US nationals, $60 for Canadian and Australian nationals.

Please double check Below List from Above link. It may change.

A visa IS NOT required for people with a nationality of one of these countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden. These nationals can enter Turkey for 90 days within a 180-day period. Latvian nationals can enter Turkey without a visa for 30 days.

Here is the list of these countries that REQUIRED to GET VISA to Turkey: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Palestine, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Hopefully, this article has provided sufficient information on the background of Damalan Airport and has given basic information needed for a successful trip. Good luck visiting Damalan Airport!

2 Comments

  • Karen
    Posted August 8, 2013 at 16:50

    Hi would i be able to book a taxi from Dalaman on the 10th August to Marmaris yacht marina flight no EZY1941 leaves Manchester 15.10 ETA in Dalaman 21.30.

  • Karen
    Posted August 8, 2013 at 16:50

    Hi would i be able to book a taxi from Dalaman on the 10th August to Marmaris yacht marina flight no EZY1941 leaves Manchester 15.10 ETA in Dalaman 21.30.

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