With a population of 60,437, Fethiye is the largest city in Mugla Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fethiye has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fethiye in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °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 Fethiye, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
Although Fethiye doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dalaman (DLM), which is located 31 km from Fethiye. The shortest flight to Fethiye from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 25m.
Another option to get to Fethiye is to pick up a car hire from Antalya, which is about 144 km from Fethiye. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Antalya.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fethiye, including Pamukkale Turizm, Kamil Koç and Metro Turizm. From Istanbul, the bus ride to Fethiye takes 1006 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Athens, the ticket costs about AED 485 for a journey of 4345 km. The most popular bus station is Fethiye Karaçulha, located 7 km from the city centre of Fethiye. Fethiye Otogarı is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Jiva Beach Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Unique - Boutique Class - Adults Only, Fethiye offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 650 and up for a 5-star experience.