Last Updated on July 2, 2026 by Henry @ The Getaway Lounge
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Choosing a resort close to the airport can make a big difference to your holiday — especially if you’d rather spend less time on transfers and more time by the pool!
Whether you’re travelling with young children, arriving late, or simply want the smoothest possible start to your trip, staying within easy reach of the airport is often a smart move.
And Dalaman does have plenty of areas that could be considered too far away for some…
| Dalaman Resort | Road distance to Dalaman Airport | Browse package deals |
|---|---|---|
| Sarigerme (Quiet resort & sandy beach) | 17km (20-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Gocek (Upscale marina & sailing hub) | 18km (25-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Dalyan (Riverside town & turtle beach) | 28km (40-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Calis Beach (Laid-back beach & sunsets) | 42km (45-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Fethiye (Harbour town & local life) | 45km (50-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Ovacik (Mountain views & family stays) | 57km (1-hour & 10-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Hisaronu (Lively resort & nightlife) | 59km (1-hour & 15-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Olu Deniz (Blue Lagoon & scenic beach) | 64km (1-hour & 20-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Marmaris (Lively resort & marina) | 94km (1-hour & 30-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Icmeler (Family-friendly bay & beaches) | 102km (1-hour & 45-minute drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Turunc (Peaceful bay & pine forests) | 113km (2-hour drive) | Browse holiday deals |
| Kalkan (Chic harbour & hillside charm) | 127km (2-hour drive) | Browse holiday deals |
There are plenty of UK airports, airlines and holiday providers flying directly to Dalaman.
First things first, we would usually recommend booking an ATOL protected package holiday to this destination.
Reason being, you’ll often get better value for money compared to booking a flight-only.
Besides, the final price can be bundled together into one simple booking and include your flights, hotel, full baggage allowance and transfers both ways.
And if it is a holiday you’re after, we tend to recommend these discounted TUI holidays as a first port of call, and they fly here from all over the UK.
We’ve referenced all holiday resorts as featured by them, and we’ve made our road distance calculations using the handy directions feature on Google Maps, whilst estimated driving times will of course depend on drop offs and traffic.
We hope you found this useful and enjoy your holiday!