Faralya Transfer from Dalaman Airport

Faralya is a small mountain village on the slopes of Babadağ, south of Ölüdeniz in Fethiye district, Muğla province. Its houses and gardens sit on terraces hundreds of metres above the sea, right on the rim of Butterfly Valley, the deep gorge that ends in a secluded beach. The Lycian Way passes through the village, and the views across the open sea, towards the island of Rhodes on clear days, are what most visitors remember.

There is no resort strip here: Faralya is about quiet days, walking, simple village food and starry nights. It appeals to hikers, couples, yoga and nature lovers, and anyone who wants to switch off for a while. Because the last part of the journey is a narrow mountain road, arriving with a private driver who knows it is far easier than finding your own way after a flight.

Minivan from €48, VIP from €58.

Dalaman Airport ➔ Faralya • 79 km • ~95 min

Vehicle	Capacity	One-Way	Round Trip
Minivan	1-6	€74 €48 -35%	€126 €82
VIP Mercedes Vito	1-7	€89 €58 -35%	€152 €99
Sprinter / Bus	8-16	€114 €74 -35%	€194 €126

Fixed prices include taxes and meet-and-greet. Baby seat and flight tracking are free.

Exact quote is fixed before pickup and does not change during the ride.

The transfer covers about 79 km and takes around 95 minutes. From the airport the road heads east past Dalaman town, through the pine hills and the Göcek tunnel, and along the Gulf of Fethiye to the edge of the town. It then climbs through Ovacık and Hisarönü and drops towards Ölüdeniz, where the final stretch begins: a narrow, winding road cut into the cliffs above the coast, with tight bends and spectacular views. Your driver takes this section steadily, which is why it accounts for a good part of the journey time.

When you come out of baggage reclaim, your driver is waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign showing your name. We follow your flight in real time, so the pick-up moves with an early or late landing, and waiting on delays is free. A night arrival costs the same as a daytime one, and rucksacks, walking poles or extra bags carry no luggage fee.

Accommodation in Faralya is small and spread out along the cliff edge, so please send us the exact name and a location:

• Village guesthouses – family-run places on the main road, often with home cooking and views.
• Boutique hotels and bungalows – small, quiet properties on terraces above Butterfly Valley.
• Villas and holiday houses – private homes, some with pools, reached by short side tracks.

Some places sit down steep or unpaved tracks; there the driver stops at the nearest accessible point and helps you with the bags. A map pin or your host's phone number on WhatsApp makes the last few minutes simple.

Faralya is a base for nature rather than nightlife:

• Butterfly Valley – the gorge and beach right below the village; most visitors go down by boat from Ölüdeniz, as the path from the top is very steep.
• Kabak – a wild bay a little further along the coast, popular with campers and walkers.
• The Lycian Way – sections towards Kabak or back towards Ölüdeniz start at your door.
• Ölüdeniz and Babadağ – the Blue Lagoon and tandem paragliding, a drive back along the cliff road.
• Fethiye – the harbour, the marina and the Lycian rock tombs, for a market day or a meal by the water.

For a private day out, for example to Saklıkent Gorge or the ancient sites of Tlos, send us your plan on WhatsApp and we will arrange a vehicle with a driver.

Allow a little more than an hour and a half for the drive back. Plan to be at Dalaman Airport about 2–3 hours before an international flight — check your airline's advice. For a 16:00 flight, for example, a pick-up in Faralya at around 11:30 is a sensible choice, as the cliff road is not one to hurry.

Booking both directions together saves arranging transport from the village later. Vehicles:

• Minivan – 1 to 6 passengers with luggage.
• VIP Mercedes-Benz Vito – 1 to 7 passengers, extra comfort on the winding road.
• Mercedes Sprinter – 8 to 16 passengers, for walking groups and retreats; tell us your accommodation so we can plan the drop-off point.

Child seats are free on request; just tell us the children's ages when you book.