ATM Dalaman Airport (DLM)

Overview

Located just outside Dalaman in southwest Turkey, Dalaman International Airport is a good point of entry for tourists heading to the sunny resorts along the Turkish Riviera.

The facility is new and modern, with a domestic and international terminal offering flights to more than 120 destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Facilities include good entertainment for kids with baby-care rooms and an arcade, however passengers may want to bring some snacks to eat while they wait in the terminal, as the fast-food outlets crowding the food court are notoriously overpriced.

Location

The airport is situated about four miles (6km) from Dalaman.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available outside the terminal, and there are bus services to Dalaman via Marmaris and Fethiye, which leave from the domestic terminal. Dalaman airport taxis connect passengers to the Otogar bus terminal.

Time

GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Tel: +90 (0)252 792 5555.

Car rental

Avis, Hertz and Europcar have rental companies at the airport.

Facilities

Banks and exchange bureaux are available. There are a variety of duty-free shops in arrivals and departures, as well as food court, which offers a variety of takeaways, restaurants and bars. Other facilities include places of worship, baby care rooms, a post office, Internet access and public telephones.

Parking

Parking fees at Dalaman Airport start at ₤7.50 for the first hour up to ₤25 for 24 hours and ₤142.50 for a month. There are additional charges for minibuses, buses and trucks. Short-term parking is within walking distance of the terminal.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.atmairport.aero

Airlines

Flights to Dalaman International Airport are available on Aeroflot, AtlasJet, bmi, Condor, easyJet, Scandinavian Airlines, Thomas Cook, Transavia.com and Turkish Airlines.

Internet

Wifi is available in most areas of the airport, but it is not free; browsing time can be purchased with prepaid vouchers from an airport kiosk.

Business Lounges

The CIP Lounge, located in the departures area of the International Terminal, offers internet-ready computer terminals, free wifi, newspapers and satellite tv. Booking ahead online is a good idea, as you can get a 10 percent discount.

Dalaman International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.