Major city · Türkiye (Turkey)
Dalyan
Stay 2–3 nights: one day for Kaunos and the mud baths, one for Iztuzu beach by boat. Base in the centre, not on the beach road.
Dalyan is a small river town on the Lycian coast, 29 km from Dalaman airport, built around the ruined port of Kaunos and a 5 km turtle-nesting sandbar. It is a slow place: boats, mud baths, ruins and a beach you reach by water. Two nights covers it; three if you want a lake day or a lazy beach day.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TRY
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), and the May–Oct turtle-nesting closures on parts of Iztuzu
- Airport
- DLM
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 5
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Check whether your passport is visa-exempt; if it is not, apply only at evisa.gov.tr — lookalike sites charge extra and some sell nothing.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗At mosques cover shoulders and knees, take shoes off at the door, and women carry a headscarf; stay out during prayer times.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Taxis must run the taximeter; refuse flat quotes, or book through BiTaksi or Uber so the ride is logged.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Carry lira in small notes for tea, markets, tips and toilets; prices move with inflation, so treat every printed price as dated.
- Türkiye (Turkey) ↗Do not take stones, coins or tiles from ancient sites, and export no antiques without a museum certificate; travellers have been detained at airport customs.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dalyan112 ▾
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dalyan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Turkish lira (₺, TRY).Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTurkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom sell tourist SIMs at airports (passport needed); they are dearer than in town shops — check.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated and chlorinated but tastes of it; locals buy bottled or 19-litre dispenser water.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- TippingcheckSit-down restaurant: 5–10% in cash, even if the card machine does not offer a tip; check for a 'servis' charge first.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- SafetyDalyan is a small, low-crime resort town and safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets (alaturka) in older mosques and bus stops.Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckMany museums close Monday (Topkapı closes Tuesday) — check; mosques close to visitors during the five daily prayers and Friday midday…Türkiye (Turkey)-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDLM Dalaman Airport (29 km (18 mi) east; coach transfer about 40 min, taxi or dolmuş via Ortaca).DLM Dalaman Airport (18 mi (29 km) east; coach transfer about 40 min, taxi or dolmuş via Ortaca).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café₺60–120 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (kebab, pide, salad)₺200–400 (≈ US$5–10)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at A101₺120–180 (≈ US$3–5)₺60–90 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₺250–500 (≈ US$7–13)
- Museum or sight ticketMud bath entry₺50 (≈ US$2) (check)
- Budget bedPension or guesthouse double, a night, per room₺1,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedPension or guesthouse double, a night, per room₺1,800 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedPension or guesthouse double, a night, per room₺3,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₺1,200 (≈ US$30) · Mid ₺2,500 (≈ US$65) · High ₺5,000 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLM Dalaman Airport (29 km (18 mi) east; coach transfer about 40 min, taxi or dolmuş via Ortaca)DLM Dalaman Airport (18 mi (29 km) east; coach transfer about 40 min, taxi or dolmuş via Ortaca)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Care
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mixed: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dalyan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. The Dalyan–Kaunos ferry crosses on demand; foot passengers pay a small fare and walk about 500 m to the ruins, cars pay more. Muttaş bus 8-10 runs to Iztuzu only twice a day, so use a dolmuş or a river boat instead. Buses 8-8 and 8-9 link Dalyan with Ortaca, where you change for Dalaman, Fethiye and the D400.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iztuzu Beach
goDoor to door: 20–40 min
River boat from the centre, or dolmuş by road to the east end
Boat lands near the west tip; the turtle sanctuary end is by road.
Turtle Sanctuary (DEKAMER)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Dolmuş or car to the east end of Iztuzu
Daily 10:00–18:00; check the official site.Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; check the official site.
Köyceğiz Lake
goDoor to door: Half day
Boat upstream from Dalyan
Combine with the delta on a boat trip.
Dalaman
skipDoor to door: About 1 h
Dolmuş to Ortaca, then bus or dolmuş
Useful for the airport, not as a day out.
Göcek
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus or dolmuş via Ortaca and the D400
Yachting harbour; a long half-day from Dalyan.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Atatürk Cd and Maraş Cd)
Walk to restaurants, bars and the Kaunos ferry; buses and dolmuşes stop along Atatürk Cd, there is no bus station.
Riverside south end (near the ferry pier)
Hotels facing the water and the tombs; a few minutes' walk to the centre.
North side (Gülpınar Cd)
Quieter apartments and hotels, 10–15 min walk from the ferry.
İztuzu road, 1 km south
Resort-style stays with pools; you need a dolmuş, boat or car for the beach.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₺1,200–2,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₺2,000–3,500 (≈ US$50–90) excl. bed
- High
- ₺3,500 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × ₺2,500 | ₺5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × ₺2,500 | ₺10,000 |
| Dalaman airport transfer, both ways2 × ₺600 · check | ₺1,200 |
| Kaunos ferry, foot passenger, return2 × ₺40 · check | ₺80 |
| Mud bath entry2 × ₺50 · check | ₺100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₺300 | ₺600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₺1,700 |
| Trip total≈ ₺4,670 per person per day, bed included | ₺18,680≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in lira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | ₺60–120 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Simple meal (kebab, pide, salad) | ₺200–400 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at A101 | ₺120–180 (≈ US$3–5) / ₺60–90 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Mud bath entry | ₺50 (≈ US$2) (check) |
| Kaunos ferry, foot passenger | ₺10 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₺250–500 (≈ US$7–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sections of Iztuzu Beach close in the May–Oct nesting season: check locally before walking the whole strip.
- The Kaunos ferry and the ruins' access can be closed at short notice; the tombs are still visible from the modern cemetery.
- Mud baths are warm, piped water and feel touristy; agree the price before you get in.
- July and August are hot and humid; do ruins and the beach early.
- River boats and taxis quote per boat or per trip: confirm the total before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
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Emergency
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Most embassies and consulates are in Ankara or Istanbul; the UK and Germany have consulates in Marmaris and Antalya (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dalaman Airport → Dalyan, coach transfer: about 40 min (check)
- Kaunos ferry, foot passenger: ₺10 (≈ under US$1) each way, then 500 m walk (check)
- Kaunos ferry, car: ₺50 (≈ US$2) (check)
Say or show
- Merhaba — Hello (mer-hah-BAH)
- Teşekkürler — Thank you (teh-shek-kewr-LEHR)
- Ne kadar? — How much is it? (neh kah-DAR)
- Hesap, lütfen — The bill, please (heh-SAP, lewt-FEN)
- Feribot nerede? — Where is the ferry? (feh-ree-BOT NEH-reh-deh)
- Kartla ödeyebilir miyim? — Can I pay by card? (KART-lah ur-deh-yeh-bee-LEER mee-yim)
112 works for police, fire and ambulance.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dalyan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded), and the May–Oct turtle-nesting closures on parts of Iztuzu · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DLM: last transfer times, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Walking clusters: centre, riverside south, north side, İztuzu road.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Kaunos, tombs, sanctuary, mud baths) and eat pages with last orders.
- Boat and ferry fare fixtures so the trip calculator can price a beach day.
Sources
- officialGo Türkiye — Dalyan
- officialDEKAMER turtle sanctuary
- officialMuttaş regional buses
- secondaryWikivoyage: Dalyan, revision 5065505 (CC BY-SA 4.0)