Dalaman

Depart from Dalaman

Those who stay in Dalaman and those who arrive at the airport all go to the same place: the opposite side of Dalyan, Çandır. It’s twenty-eight to thirty kilometers from the airport to the town; depending on the traffic, it’s half an hour to three-quarters of an hour. In summer, traffic can be a bit longer, but in winter it’s less crowded. You don’t have to say “immediately” when you get off the plane — your luggage, shower, and the next day are all more human.

Locking up the two-hour lake tour on the day of descent can be exhausting. Flight delays, heat, hunger. A short farm ride can fit into the afternoon of the same day; a long trail can last until the next morning. For us, the first night is in a town or villa, the second day in Çandır, and the third day in İztuzu. The order changes, no problem.

Those staying at the hotel in Dalaman can leave in the morning and return before noon. The distance is not that long. After the airport, we try to pick up those who came without a car from Dalyan; airport transfers are a separate matter, and the time of the horse ride is confirmed by message.

If you want to see the place, you can look at the map.