Located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, Malatya is a city that has hosted many civilizations throughout history. It is possible to see many historical traces in Malatya, where the first settlements date back to ancient times. Spring and summer months are the best time to visit Malatya, which combines the characteristics of the continental climate and the Mediterranean climate.
Passengers who want to take a flight from Dalaman to Malatya mainly consist of those who want to visit their hometowns. Among the must-see places in Malatya are the Arslantepe Ruins, one of the largest mounds in the country, the Old Malatya City Walls, and the Silahtar Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai.
There are no direct flights between Dalaman and Malatya. Passengers can make connecting flights with Turkish Airlines, Anadolu Jet and Pegasus companies. The duration of these flights varies between 4 hours and 13 hours. You can visit turna.com to see the cheapest flight tickets from Dalaman to Malatya.
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 Erhaç Airport to the City Center
One of Turkey's oldest airports Malatya Airport (Erhaç Airport) was first opened in 1941 where now called Battalgazi and is operating in its current location since 1984. There're scheduled flights to Malatya Airport everyday of the week. It's open to international flights since 2007.
You can get to the city center from Malatya Airport by taxi, car rental or HAVAŞ shuttles. If you're considering the taxi option, they serve for 24 hours in front of the domestic terminal exit. The tariff is same for day and night and the fare depends on your km. There're 4 different car rental offices in the airport named as Meydan Taşımacılık, Meydan Car Rental, Grand Rent-a-Car and Avis Rent-a-Car. HAVAŞ organizes a shuttle for every incoming flight. HAVAŞ shuttles departure from the airport 25 minutes after the landing of the incoming flights. The fee is 10 TL and it takes approximately 45 minutes to get to the airport.
HAVAŞ also regulates shuttles for Elbistan County of Kahramanmaraş. These shuttles also departure 25 minutes after the landing of the flight. The fee is 25 TL and it takes approximately 2 hours to get to Elbistan.
Malatya Airport Contact Information
Address: DHMİ Malatya Havaalanı Müdürlüğü 44100 Merkez/MALATYA
Telephone: +90 (422) 266 00 46-47-50
Fax: +90 (422) 266 00 45