How to Get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Sarıgerme
Sarıgerme is about 19 km from Dalaman Airport (DLM) along the coast. Travel times range from 35 minutes by taxi or private transfer to about 50-60 minutes using the Muttaş Marmaris bus and a short local ride.
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- There is no direct airport bus to Sarıgerme; ignore touts selling 'direct transfers' at the exit and use the official rank or pre-booked services.
- At the taxi rank, insist on confirming the fixed price or starting the meter before loading luggage; unofficial drivers may approach inside the terminal.
- Pay the Muttaş bus by bank/credit card on board; the driver issues a receipt, and nobody should ask for extra luggage fees.
- Pre-booked transfer drivers meet in the Arrivals hall, not outside the terminal; if someone claims to be your driver, ask for your name and booking reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest way is the Muttaş Marmaris bus (48-26) from the airport to Ortaca for 220 TRY (about €4), followed by a short local minibus or taxi to Sarıgerme. There is no direct airport bus to Sarıgerme.
A private transfer or taxi takes about 35 minutes along the 19.1 km road. The bus option via Ortaca takes roughly 50-60 minutes including the final local ride.
Taxis operate 24 hours at both terminals, and pre-booked private transfers can meet any flight. The Muttaş buses are timed to flight arrivals, but late at night the last departure may depend on the flight programme; ask at the platform.
The Muttaş airport bus accepts bank/credit card payment on board. Taxi payment depends on the rank and driver; confirm before the ride, as cash is often preferred.
No, there is no direct bus or train. You must take the Marmaris line to Ortaca and then use a local minibus or taxi, or book a private transfer/taxi door to door.
A pre-booked private transfer is usually best for families: door-to-door, fixed price, and space for large bags. A taxi is also direct, but confirm the fare first.
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