Fethiye Transportation

Fethiye has a developed transport system that makes it easy to get to the city and move comfortably around its surroundings.

How to Get to Fethiye

• By Plane: The nearest airport to Fethiye is Dalaman Airport (DLM), located about 45-50 km from the city. During the season, the airport receives many international and domestic flights. From the airport, you can reach Fethiye by Havaş or Muttaş shuttle buses, by taxi, or by booking a private transfer in advance.

• By Bus: Fethiye has a large bus station (Otogar) with direct bus connections to many major Turkish cities, such as Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, and others.

Getting Around the City and Surroundings

The main and most popular type of public transport in Fethiye and its surroundings is the dolmuş — a shared minibus.

• Dolmuşes: These are white minibuses that run on specific routes. The final destination and main points along the way are always indicated on the windshield (for example, FETHİYE - ÖLÜDENİZ or FETHİYE - ÇALIŞ).

  • Routes: Dolmuşes connect the center of Fethiye with all main tourist areas: Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü, Ovacık, Çalış Beach, Kayaköy, Saklıkent, and others.
  • Payment: You can pay the fare in cash to the driver, with the Muğla Kent Kart transport card, or with a contactless bank card.
  • Stops: In the city center, dolmuşes stop at designated stops marked with a "D" sign. Outside the center, you can stop a dolmuş simply by waving your hand and asking the driver to stop at the desired place (by saying "durakta" or "inecek var").

• Water Taxi: In the summer season, a water taxi runs between the center of Fethiye and Çalış Beach. This is a pleasant and scenic way to travel, especially at sunset. The trip takes about 30-40 minutes.

• Taxi: There are many taxi stands in the city. All cars are equipped with taximeters. This is a more expensive but also more comfortable way to travel, especially for night trips when dolmuşes are no longer running.

• Car/Vehicle Rental: There are many agencies in Fethiye offering cars, scooters, and bicycles for rent. Renting a car is a great way to explore the numerous ancient cities and remote beaches of the region on your own.