Dalaman Airport to Kalkan, Kaş & Fethiye: Taxi vs Shuttle vs Private Transfer
From Dalaman Airport (DLM) a pre-booked private transfer is the simplest door-to-door option: from £45 to Fethiye, £80 to Kalkan and £85 to Kaş per vehicle. Taxis wait outside the international terminal but are metered and usually dearer on long routes; the Havaş shuttle is the cheapest way to Fethiye but stops at the bus station, and reaching Kalkan or Kaş by bus takes around four hours.
Your options at a glance
| Private transfer | Taxi | Shuttle + bus | Car hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Price | fixed, per vehicle | metered | cheapest per person | daily rate + fuel |
| To Kalkan | 1 h 45 min – 2 h | 1 h 45 min – 2 h | about 4 h | 1 h 45 min – 2 h |
| Child seats | free on request | rarely | no | extra cost |
| Best for | families, groups, villas, night flights | last-minute trips | solo travellers, light luggage | touring the coast |
Private transfer prices from Dalaman (2026)
| Destination | Sedan (up to 2) | Vito minivan (up to 7) | Sprinter (up to 16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fethiye / Ölüdeniz area | £45 | £50 | £90 |
| Kalkan | £80 | £90 | £140 |
| Kaş | £85 | £95 | £150 |
Prices are one way, per vehicle (not per person), fixed when you book and include luggage, meet & greet and waiting time if your flight is delayed.
Taxi from Dalaman Airport
Taxis run 24/7 from the rank outside the international terminal (Terminal 2). They are fine for short hops, but fares are metered and a long trip to Kalkan or Kaş usually costs more than a pre-booked transfer. Agree the total price with the driver before you set off, and note that child seats are rarely available.
Airport shuttle and public bus
Havaş (and Muttaş) shuttles leave from outside the terminal and take about an hour to Fethiye bus station. For Kalkan or Kaş you then change to an intercity bus heading east along the D400, so allow around four hours in total. It is the cheapest option for one person with light luggage, but late-evening arrivals can miss the last connection.
Car hire
A hire car makes sense if you want to explore Patara, Saklıkent or Xanthos during your stay. Remember parking in Kalkan and Kaş is tight in summer and many villas sit on steep roads, so check your accommodation’s parking before you book.
Which option is best for you?
- Families and groups: a private Vito minivan – one fixed price for up to seven people, with free child seats.
- Late-night arrivals: a pre-booked transfer, so you are not waiting for buses or negotiating a taxi fare.
- Solo travellers on a budget heading to Fethiye: the Havaş shuttle.
- Independent explorers: car hire, if parking at your hotel or villa is easy.
Fixed price from £45, free cancellation up to 48 hours and free child seats.
See prices and bookFrequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Dalaman Airport to Kalkan?
Taxis are metered, so the fare depends on traffic and route; on a 125 km trip it is usually higher than a pre-booked private transfer, which starts from £80 per vehicle.
Is there a shuttle bus from Dalaman Airport to Kalkan?
No direct one. The Havaş shuttle goes to Fethiye bus station (about an hour), where you change to an intercity bus to Kalkan; allow around four hours in total.
Is a private transfer priced per person?
No. Our prices are per vehicle, so a Vito minivan for up to seven people costs the same whether two or seven travel.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Your driver follows your flight number and waits for you at no extra cost.