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Turkey's Turquoise Coast gateway serving the Aegean and Mediterranean.
Opened
1981
Location
Dalaman, Turkey
Dalaman International Airport is a major tourism gateway located in the Muğla Province of southwestern Turkey, serving the popular resort areas of Marmaris, Fethiye, Göcek, and Ölüdeniz. The airport handles predominantly charter and seasonal scheduled traffic, with passenger numbers surging significantly during the summer holiday season.
The airport was significantly modernized and expanded in the 2000s to accommodate growing tourist demand, receiving a new terminal capable of handling millions of passengers annually. It is operated under a concession model and has undergone continued infrastructure improvements to support Turkey's booming coastal tourism industry.
Dalaman sits close to the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal junction, making it a critical hub for British, German, Russian, and other European holidaymakers. Its traffic is highly seasonal, with the bulk of operations concentrated between April and October.
Terminals
The airport has a single main international terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers, with separate domestic and international processing areas.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include shuttle buses, private transfer services, taxis, and car hire connecting the airport to Marmaris, Fethiye, and other nearby resort towns.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Dalaman include Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, easyJet, Jet2, TUI Airways, and various other European charter and low-cost operators.
Notable facts
- ›Dalaman Airport is one of Turkey's busiest airports during summer, often handling over 5 million passengers in peak years.
- ›The airport is located approximately 75 km from Marmaris and 50 km from Fethiye.
- ›A major terminal expansion was completed in 2006 to increase capacity.
- ›The airport is operated by TAV Airports under a long-term concession agreement.
- ›Dalaman handles a large proportion of UK charter flights, making it one of the most British-tourist-visited airports in Turkey.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
