Transportation to the City Center from Dalaman Airport
Dalaman Airport which is 6 km. distant from the touristic town of Dalaman, Muğla, becomes one of the busiest airports of Turkey, especially during the summer term. The airport which provides direct connection to other parts of Turkey and many different countries in the world, is the most convenient way to get to the touristic centers like Marmaris, Fethiye and Kaş. The airport which provides a service with an international status since the year of 1981 is open 365 days and 24 hours in a year.
For the transportation to the city center from Dalaman Airport, taxis, HAVAŞ bus services and car rental services can be used. By using taxis waiting in the taxi station in front of the exit gate of the airport, you might reach to Dalaman as well as Akyaka, Marmaris, Fethiye and Kaş. The prices are determined separately for each destination; however, bargaining is still an option.
By using HAVAŞ bus services from Dalaman Airport, places on Marmaris - Fethiye route can be reached. Through HAVAŞ bus services for Marmaris, Gökava, Köyceğiz, Ortaca, Dalaman; through HAVAŞ bus services for Fethiye, Fethiye Bus Terminal, Adnan Menderes Boulevard, Günlükbaşı, Göcek, Dalaman and places within these directions can be reached. The timetable of bus services is parallel with arrival/departure times of flights.
In Dalaman Airport, plenty of car rental companies have their offices. Additionally, you might reach to city center by renting car through internet and receiving the car in the airport.
Contact Information for Dalaman Airport
Address: DalamanHavalimanı, Dalaman, Muğla
Phone: +90 (252) 281 13 48
Transportation from Samui International Airport to the City Center
Samui International Airport, the seventh largest airport in Thailand, connects the city of Ko Samui with the outside world. The airport, which is only 2 km away from the city center, offers rich opportunities in terms of both transportation and social facilities. The international flight list of the airport, which has an international status, consists of some major cities of China, especially Hong Kong, and Singapore. In domestic flights, the capital Bangkok and Phuket are among the destinations with the most flights. You can review the methods below to reach the city center from the airport.
Airport Shuttle
This option cannot be used for transportation to Ko Samui city center due to the lack of any official Shuttle facility offered by the airport management. However, it is possible to reach the city center with the shuttle service provided by the hotels or tour companies serving in the region.
Taxi
Due to the lack of bus and shuttle services, the taxi option is frequently used to reach the city center from Samui International Airport. There are many taxis waiting to pick up passengers in front of the arrival terminal gate of the airport. These taxis provide easy access to many parts of the city. There is no taximeter device in taxis and pre-prepared price tables are used for fares. Taxi fares in the city center vary between 500 and 1000 Baht, depending on the region to be visited. No night or weekend tariffs are applied in taxis.
Rent a car
Car rental option is also frequently preferred for a fast and comfortable transportation to both the city center and other areas in the vicinity. There are agencies of 5 different companies operating worldwide at the airport. It is possible to rent a car through these agencies or from the websites of the relevant companies.