Getting Around, Oludeniz Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Oludeniz, Mugla Province, Turkey)

Oludeniz lies in a rocky region of south-west Turkey and is best accessed by air transport. The closest airport is at nearby Dalaman and receives direct flights from the UK, with EasyJet and other familiar charter carriers. Some Continental cities are also connected to Oludeniz, as are both Istanbul and Ankara.

Buses travel here from Istanbul and the capital, although this is an arduous half-day journey. Rail travel is not an option. Those getting about Oludeniz by public transportation rely on a combination of minibuses and taxis. However, it is also easy enough to get around on foot while at the beach or within the communities.

Dalaman Airport (DLM) / Arriving by Air

Address: Dalaman-Mugla, TR-48770, Turkey, TR
Tel: +90 0252 792 5291
Dalaman Airport is a regional airport served by the likes of EasyJet and Thomsonfly from the UK, as well as by Turkish Airlines and OnurAir. This is the most convenient airport for Oludeniz and is just a 90-minute transfer away by shuttle or taxi. The Antalya and Bodrum airports to the east and north-west are possible alternatives.

Car Rental

Roads hug the coast both sides of Oludeniz and Fethiye, offering fantastic opportunities for day trips. The airports at Dalaman, Antalya and Bodrum all have car rental desks and you can pre-book online for any of them. The drive to Oludeniz from Dalaman Airport is about 60 km / 37 miles and you will need to travel via the D555 and D400 highways. If you are planning an excursion, it is quite possible to drive to many surrounding Turkish towns and villages in no more than 20 minutes, such as Fethiye, Hisaronu and Kayakoy, while the popular Saklikent Gorge is little more than an hour away by hire car.

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Buses and Coaches

Oludeniz is a long journey by bus from Istanbul or Ankara, and it would be best to fly from those cities if you are already in the country. Local minibuses (dolmuses) provide public transportation around the resort and to the villages of Ovacik and Hisaronu, and larger hotels often have their own dedicated shuttles. Minibuses also travel to and from Fethiye and provide a cheap way to hop between nearby places of interest.

Trains

There is no rail service to Oludeniz.

Taxis

Meter taxis offer fast transport between Ovacik, Hisaronu, Fethiye and Oludeniz. Rather than opt for taxis, it is just as easy to make use of local dolmuses and also save money, plus you can simply walk around the beaches and main villages. Many taxi drivers will refuse to use their meter, so be sure to agree the price before the off or look for another driver.

Boats and Ferries

The town doesn't have a marina itself, although nearby Fethiye receives regular services. Many ferries arrive in Fethiye from Marmaris, with an additional ferry service connecting the holiday island of Rhodes in Greece.