From Dalaman Airport to Orhaniye
Orhaniye is about 95 miles (150km) from Dalaman Airport. From the airport you’ve a couple of ways to reach Orhaniye:
- By taxi – the rank is right outside the arrivals hall. Fares are regulated, in theory, but you might want to agree the price before you set off, if only so the driver knows that you know! There’s a large board near the rank giving the standard fares, or you can check them on the airport website. The current fare (June 2014) is 220 TL, about £65. Note it seems to be considerably cheaper to pay in Turkish Lira than Pounds or Euros.
- By bus – follow the directions to Marmaris. From Marmaris bus station, a Dolmus (minibus) service runs to Orhaniye.
The usual two alternatives are available – you can book a private transfer on line, or there are a couple of car hire companies at the airport. Most yacht charter companies can also arrange transfers though unless you’re a large party, a taxi or private transfer booked online usually works out cheaper.
Finally, if you’re planning on grabbing refreshments at Dalaman be aware that it’s expensive, even by airport standards (though a little better now the Turkish Lira is on the slide). A coffee, a coke and two small buns set me back over £20, and that was several years ago!
From Bodrum Airport to Orhaniye
Orhaniye is about 100 miles (160km) from Bodrum but though the distances are similar to arriving via Dalaman, it’s a longer and more expensive transfer. Your options are:
- By taxi – the rank is right outside the arrivals hall. Orhaniye is not on the regulated fares list so you’ll need to check the price with the driver but expect to pay around 250TL (about £70).
- By bus – service buses aren’t allowed in to the airport so you’ll need to get a cab to Milas about 10 miles (16km) away. From here buses go direct to Marmaris where you’ll need to change to a Dolmus (minibus) to Orhaniye.
As usual, the other options is to pre-book a private transfer on line.