Renowned for its stunning beaches, perfect for sunbathing and swimming, hiking and paragliding. Also home to the ancient city of Kaunos, where visitors can explore historic ruins and rock tombs.
Approximate flight time:
4 hours 05 minutes (total distance 1833 miles)
Airlines that fly direct:
Jet2.com, TUI & easyJet
Airport in Dalaman:
Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Seasons:
High = April - October; Low = November - May
Currency:
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Arriving at Dalaman Airport
Airport is located approximately 5 km south of the town of Dalaman itself. The Airport has no rail links, so to travel to the city centre from the airport, you must travel by road.
Shuttle buses run between the airport and various locations around Turkey and are reasonably priced. If you’d prefer to travel by taxi, official yellow taxis operate to and from the international terminal and you will find the taxi rank located just outside the Arrivals Hall.
Pre-book your transfer with HolidayTaxis and avoid the queues when you arrive.
What to expect in Dalaman
Famous for its beautiful, unspoilt beaches and hot sunshine, Dalman offers the ideal conditions for anyone that wants nothing more than to kick back, relax and soak up some sunshine. If you prefer your holidays a little livelier there are plenty of fun activities too.
The main language of Dalaman is Turkish but you will find that most locals will speak good English, particularly in tourist hotspots.
Average temperatures in Dalaman vary greatly. Considering humidity, temperatures feel very pleasant for most of the year. The summer are hot and the winters cold, with a low chance of precipitation most of the year.
Culture in Dalaman
Dalaman’s coastline is full of beautiful sandy beaches, sweeping vistas and plenty of sunshine, meaning many tourists spend most their time in the region sunbathing. But there’s lots of cultural delights to explore too.
A Turkish Bath (or hammam) has long been a tradition in Turkey. People enter the bath which is essentially a sauna and relax whilst dosing down with cold water. A scrub down with a loofah and plenty of soapsuds is a good exfoliation of dead skin and the optional choice of a body massage is usually offered in the touristy bathhouses.
One of the best things about taking a holiday to Turkey is the food. From sweet baklava and Turkish delight to kebab and thick yogurt. You’ll find fresh cuisine rich in flavour and lovingly made.
Whilst you are exploring Dalaman, you will almost certainly notice the Nazar Boncugu, also known as the evil eye, in offices, homes, in transport and businesses. Turks believe this charm wards off evil and makes a great souvenir from your trip.