Airport Guide to Dalaman (DLM)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

One of three airports serving southwest Turkey, Dalaman International Airport is the perfect entry-point for tourists looking to access the golden Turkish Riviera areas of Datca, Marmaris, Gocek, Dalyan, Sarıgerme, Fethiye, Oludeniz, Kalkan and Kas.

Flights to and from Dalaman International Airport are provided by a number of airlines, offering connections to more than 120 destinations across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Featuring a new terminal building – the ATM International Terminal, which cost around $150 million to build – the passenger transit experience at Dalaman Airport is said to be improving day by day. If nothing else, the use of natural lighting in the main lobby of the terminal building is a really nice touch.

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Terminal Transfer

The Domestic and International Terminals are located just 200 metres from each other, and are connected by a walkway.

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Getting into Town

Located just 5.5 km (3 miles) from the centre of Dalaman, it is possible to walk from the airport into town. While obviously this is not recommended if you are unfit or carrying heavy luggage, it is a flat route that takes about an hour to complete.

Taxi: Taxis are, regrettably, your only option for accessing downtown Dalaman from the airport. They can be found on the kerb outside the International Terminal. The trip shouldn’t take more than about 10 minutes and shouldn’t cost more than ₤12. If there’s no meter in the taxi, be sure to agree on a price to your destination before getting into the taxi.

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Car Parking

There is short- and long-term parking available for 550 vehicles at Dalaman International Airport. The parking lot is a short walk from the terminal buildings, and features the Park Cafe, should you need some refreshments. Parking fees, for cars and minibuses, are ₤7.50 for the first hour; ₤10.50 for up to three hours; ₤15 for up to six hours; ₤17.50 for up to 12 hours; ₤25 for 24 hours; and ₤142.50 for a month. Parking fees for minibuses, buses and trucks are ₤10.50 for the first hour; ₤15 for up to three hours; ₤18.50 for up to six hours; ₤25 for up to 12 hours; ₤33.50 for 24 hours; and ₤186 for a month.

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Information Desks

There are clearly marked information desks located in the arrivals and departures halls of both terminal buildings.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There are two bank branches (Vakifbank and Denizbank), ATMs, foreign exchange offices, many public telephones, and a post office in the International Terminal of Dalaman Airport.

Luggage: Baggage trolleys are available to rent (for €1), and can be found in the parking area, right inside the main passenger entrance to both terminals and in the baggage reclaim area.

Conference and business: There’s a CIP Lounge in the departures area of the International Terminal, featuring free Wi-Fi internet access, computer terminals, international newspapers and magazines, and satellite TV. A helpful hint: if you reserve a place in the CIP Lounge online, before arriving at Dalaman Airport, you get a 10% discount.

Other facilities: 24-hour medical and first aid service; baby-care rooms; separate prayer rooms for men and women; and access and facilities for disabled passengers.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi internet access is available in all the passenger areas of Dalaman International Airport. The service is provided by Koc-Net (one of Turkey’s largest telecommunications networks), and it is not free – you’ll have to purchase a prepaid voucher from an airport kiosk.

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