Dalaman Airport to Olympos

Distance: 248 kmTravel time: 3 hours 50 minsNearest metro: None
Dalaman Airport to Olympos
Dalaman Airport to Olympos
Dalaman Airport to Olympos

Overview

The transfer from Dalaman Airport to Olympos is the longest of the region's coastal routes, covering around 248 km and taking roughly 3 hours 50 minutes as the road threads along the Teke Peninsula toward Antalya's western coast. A Haqqi Tours driver greets you at Dalaman's arrivals with your name on a board, having already noted your flight number, before driving the Mercedes V-Class or Sprinter alone with your party over the peninsula to Olympos. The price is fixed and confirmed with a real person on WhatsApp before you travel, so there is no metre running and nothing to argue over on arrival. It suits travellers heading for the pine-shaded ruins and tree houses of Olympos rather than a quick beach stop, so settle in for a scenic mountain drive.

Highlights

  • Longest coastal route from Dalaman, covering roughly 248 km.
  • Scenic drive of about 3 hours 50 minutes along the Teke Peninsula.
  • Ends near the pine forest and ruins of ancient Olympos.
  • Close to the eternal flames of Mount Chimaera at Yanartaş.
  • Tree house lodges sit tucked into the river valley nearby.
  • Driver tracks your flight number for a long-haul arrival.
  • One fixed WhatsApp fare covers the entire mountain crossing.
  • Quiet pebble beach waits at the end of the drive.

Route details

About the destination

Olympos is a historic Lycian settlement located along the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, celebrated for its ancient ruins, serene pebble beach, protected sea turtle nesting grounds, and nearby eternal flames of Chimaera.

Hotels nearby

  • Bayrams Tree Houses
  • Olympos Lodge
  • Koala Bungalows

Landmarks nearby

  • Olympos Ancient City
  • Mount Chimaera (Yanartaş)
  • Olympos Beach
  • Sarcophagus of Captain Eudemos

Restaurants nearby

  • The Rabbit Hole Restaurant
  • Karakuş Restaurant
  • Olympos Lodge Restaurant
  • Cactus Restaurant

Nearest metro

None

Good to know

  • Collect bags from Dalaman's single arrivals hall and confirm your driver's name board before leaving.
  • Bring a light jacket, since the mountain road into Olympos can feel cooler after sunset.
  • Charge your phone before the drive, as the three-hour-plus route has patchy signal in places.
  • Wear comfortable shoes on arrival, as many Olympos lodges are reached along unpaved paths.
  • Carry a little cash for small purchases, since Olympos has limited card facilities in places.
  • Pack snacks for the journey, as roadside stops thin out past the halfway point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the driver wait inside Dalaman Airport?
Once you clear customs at Dalaman, look toward the arrivals concourse where the Olympos driver stands with a printed name card, ready to start the peninsula drive as soon as your bags are collected.
Is a transfer this long available for night arrivals?
Yes, drivers operate around the clock and track your actual landing time, so a late flight into Dalaman is met with the same name board and private Mercedes whatever the hour.
How much luggage can the vehicle carry to Olympos?
Given how far the drive into the pine forest around Olympos stretches, tell us your group size when booking so the V-Class or the larger Sprinter, whichever suits your numbers, arrives with enough boot space for every bag.
Can a child seat be fitted for the long drive?
Yes, note the child's age while confirming your Olympos booking on WhatsApp, and the booster or child seat is waiting fitted in the car before you land.
How long is the drive from Dalaman to Olympos?
The route covers around 248 km and generally takes about 3 hours 50 minutes, depending on traffic through the mountain roads leading down to the coast.
How is payment for such a long transfer handled?
Given the length of the mountain crossing, the total is agreed on WhatsApp before departure and does not change once fixed, whether you settle up in cash or by card.
What if our flight into Dalaman lands late?
Because the driver is following your flight number, a late touchdown at Dalaman only moves the pickup later and adds nothing to what you already agreed for Olympos.
Does this transfer add other passengers along the Teke Peninsula drive to Olympos?
No other booking is ever added to your vehicle on this crossing, so the car climbing toward the tree houses and pine-shaded ruins carries only the party that reserved it.
Can we stop for a break on such a long drive?
Since the Olympos road winds through several small peninsula towns, ask in advance and your driver can build in a short break at one of the viewpoints along the way.
Is the Olympos site accessible after we arrive?
Olympos Beach and the ancient city sit close to the tree house lodges, so once your driver drops you off you can walk to the ruins and the sea.