Bodrum Airport to Olympos
Distance: 408.4 kmTravel time: 6 hours 20 minsNearest metro: None
Overview
Bodrum Airport to Olympos is one of the longest private routes we run, covering around 408 km and about six hours and twenty minutes as the road heads east past Antalya toward the pine-forested coast. Your driver meets you at arrivals holding a name board, checks your flight before you land, and keeps the same Mercedes with you for the entire day rather than swapping vehicles partway. Olympos is known for its Lycian ruins scattered among the trees, a quiet pebble beach, and treehouse-style lodges rather than large resorts, so a private car that delivers you straight to the site saves navigating unmarked forest tracks alone after dark. The fare for a journey this length is agreed in writing well before travel day.
Highlights
- Around 408 km from Bodrum Airport, close to six hours twenty minutes
- One driver and vehicle for the whole day-long route
- Ends among the Lycian ruins and pine forest of Olympos
- Useful for guests booked into treehouse-style accommodation off the main road
- Comfort stop offered partway on this longer journey
- Fixed price confirmed in writing before setting off from Bodrum
- Flight tracked so timing adjusts automatically to any delay
- Suits travellers combining a Bodrum stay with an Antalya coast detour
Route details
About the destination
Olympos is an ancient coastal destination in Antalya, famous for its historic Lycian ruins, serene pebble beach, unique treehouse accommodations, and the nearby eternal flames of Chimaera.
Hotels nearby
- Bayrams Tree Houses
- Olympos Lodge
- Base Bungalows
Landmarks nearby
- Olympos Ancient City
- Yanartaş (Eternal Flames of Chimaera)
- Olympos Beach
- Kadir's Tree Houses
Restaurants nearby
- Karakuş Restaurant
- Ikiz Restaurant
- Olympos Yavuz Restaurant
- Cactus Restaurant
Nearest metro
None
Good to know
- Use the toilets and currency exchange at arrivals before this six-hour drive begins.
- Bring snacks, water and entertainment for children on the long eastward journey.
- Confirm your lodge's exact name with us, as Olympos addresses run along forest tracks.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as many treehouse stays involve walking the final stretch on foot.
- Pack a torch or phone light for arrival after dark at a forest lodge.
- Charge devices fully in advance, as signal can fade on the mountain stretches of road.
- Ask about visiting the Chimaera flames if you want an evening stop near Olympos.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the transfer from Bodrum Airport to Olympos take?
Expect around six hours and twenty minutes for the roughly 408 km drive, as the road runs east past Antalya toward the pine-forested Lycian coast where Olympos sits. This makes the handover simple at Bodrum Airport before the drive to Olympos begins.
Do you stop along such a long route?
Yes, your driver can arrange a rest stop partway through the journey for food, a toilet break or simply to stretch your legs before continuing east. This way your pickup for Olympos always matches your actual arrival time.
Where does the driver wait inside Bodrum Airport?
Inside Bodrum Airport's arrivals hall, your Olympos-bound driver holds up a board printed with your surname, positioned to spot you the instant customs and the baggage belt release you. That gives you a realistic sense of when you will actually reach Olympos.
Can the car reach a treehouse lodge off the main road?
Yes, many Olympos stays sit down forest tracks rather than a street address, so tell us the lodge name and your driver will find it directly. This keeps the ride to Olympos comfortable for children and adults alike.
Can you arrange a child seat for this day-long drive?
Yes, mention your child's age at booking and a suitable seat is fitted before the car leaves Bodrum for the day-long drive to Olympos. There is nothing further to sort out once your group reaches Olympos.
How does a delayed arrival affect my Olympos pickup?
We keep an eye on your flight number, so a late landing automatically pushes back your pickup time while your driver stays ready in arrivals. This makes planning your stay in Olympos straightforward well ahead of the flight.
Is the price fixed before such a long journey?
Because the Bodrum-to-Olympos run covers such distance, our desk puts the full fare in writing on WhatsApp before you travel, leaving no bargaining with the driver once you land. That removes any need for a second leg once you reach Olympos.
Do I share the vehicle with other passengers going the same way?
The vehicle making the Bodrum to Olympos run belongs to your party only, from the airport gate to the forest lodge, with nobody else stepping in along the six-hour drive. This applies whichever part of Olympos your accommodation happens to sit in.
Is it dark by the time I reach Olympos?
Depending on your flight time, arrival can be after dark, which is exactly why a private driver who knows the forest access road matters. This differs from being grouped with other travellers heading elsewhere from Bodrum Airport toward Olympos.
What is near the drop-off point in Olympos?
Olympos sits beside its ancient Lycian ruins, a quiet pebble beach and the nearby eternal flames of Chimaera, all a short walk from most lodges. This gives you an early feel for Olympos before your stay even begins.
