Skyscanner lists many of the airlines that fly directly to Dalaman (DLM) Airport from the U.K. (Flight time approximately 4 hours from the U.K.). You can pick up return flights from as little as £100.
We can arrange airport transfers from Dalaman airport @ £80.00 return for up to 4 people at the time of booking. Additional passengers are charged at £20.00 each return.
We can also offer airport transfers from Antalya airport @ £200.00 return for up to 4 people. Additional passengers are charged at £50.00 each return.
Amazon UK has a good selection of Turkish guide books, Phrase books and Maps at excellent prices.
A large range of baby products can be hired at reasonable prices from TravelTots with free delivery and collection in Hisaronu!
Turkey has a network of local buses (Dolmus) which run every 5 to 10 minutes in season to pretty much anywhere you would want to go! Most local one way trips cost less than £1.00 and are a great, cheap and easy way to get around the local area. If you put your hand out the bus will stop for you where you are. Private Taxi's are also readily available.
Car and scooter rental is also readily available. Basic car rental costs from around £25.00 a day. You will require a full driving license and credit card to hire a vehicle.
You will be required to pay Sterling £10.00 per person for an entry Visa to Turkey on arrival at the airport. (Valid for 3 months). Your passport will be stamped with the Visa.
Dalaman airport is very expensive for food and drink so make sure you bring your own food and drink with you. A large bottle of water at Dalaman airport is approximately £5.00!
Local currency is the YTL (New Turkish Lira). You will generally get better exchange rates locally in Turkey. The YTL comes in 1,5,10,20,50 and 100 Lira notes. Each Lira is made up of 100 Kurus (coins). There is also a 1 Lira coin. Bank opening hours are Mon - Fri 08.30 - noon and 13.30 - 1700. The majority of restaurants, bars & shops in Hisaronu do accept sterling and euros. You can check the latest exchange rates at www.xe.com
There are several ATM's in Hisaronu where Credit, Electron and Maestro Cards can be used to withdraw money. Credit cards are widely accepted in large shops and restaurants but not in smaller establishments or market stalls.
Electrical appliances are 220V European style plug sockets (U.K. appliances will work with a European adaptor).
Inexpensive pay phone card are available from the supermarkets and the post office (PTT) or convenient stores dotted around the town.
Turkey is 2 hours ahead of GMT.
Only drink bottled water as tap water is not safe to drink.
No innoculations are required if you plan to stay in the resort areas.
There are several hospitals in Fethiye. For emergencies the town hospitals are open 24 hours a day and most of the duty doctors are bilingual. It is advisable to obtain medical insurance as it can be expensive.
Local Hospital - Atatürk Cad. Tel: 252-614-4017/18.
Likya Health Centre - Atatürk Cad. Tel: 252-614-6812/616 6932.
Esnaf Hospital - Dolgu Sahasi 533 Sok No 4 Tel: 252-612-6400
Smoking has now been banned in enclosed public spaces and buildings, including government facilities, sporting venues, shopping malls and public transport. Hotels are required to designate rooms and areas for smokers. The move has been prompted by a combination of public health concerns and a desire to bring Turkish law into line with European practices. Premises that allow patrons to smoke could face fines of up to £100,000. The penalty for individual smokers will be £25.
