With a population of 19.292, Dalaman is a must-see destination in Mugla Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dalaman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dalaman in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 247 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dalaman, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
When flying to Dalaman, you’ll arrive at Dalaman (DLM), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalaman from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 25m.
Another option to get to Dalaman is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 171 km from Dalaman. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalaman, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Antalya, the bus ride to Dalaman takes 386 km and will cost you around AED 84. From Istanbul, the ticket costs about AED 169 for a journey of 1006 km. Dalaman’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around AED 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 245 and up for a 5-star experience.