Overview
Dalaman is primarily known for its international airport, which opened in 1981 and serves resorts along a 200 km stretch of the Lycian coast. The town itself is a modest, workaday place with little to draw tourists who aren't passing through.
Beach · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Most accommodation is at the resort strip of Sarıgerme, 10 km south. Dalaman town has limited hotel options.
Connectivity
4G available from all Turkish carriers. No 5G as of 2023.
Money
Turkey uses Turkish Lira (TL). ATMs available in town. Credit cards accepted at hotels and larger establishments.
Transport
Dalaman Airport is 6 km south of town with international and domestic flights. Local buses connect Dalaman to Sarıgerme and Ortaca.