Fethiye, Turkey Transport

How to Use Minibuses in Fethiye

Taking a minibus will be a lot more budget-friendly than other options, but it might be confusing to constantly figure out which minibus route to take. Otherwise, taking a minibus is pretty straightforward. After waiting at a bus stop (you'll usually see them marked with a D sign), you can simply wave to signal the approaching minibus, and the driver will stop to take you.

Payment is also convenient; you can use any credit card with contactless payment. Keep in mind that cash is not accepted on the minibuses in Fethiye.

Generally, the most useful minibus routes have a stop near Erasta shopping center. For example, if you want to go to the Ölüdeniz district, where Fethiye’s main beach and coastal activities lie, you will most probably use the Fethiye-Ölüdeniz minibus. The minibus stop near the Erasta shopping center is an easy one to remember and use.

You can also use the official Muttaş website from the Muğla municipality to see a list of all the minibuses in the region. There you’ll find information about the minibuses’ routes, timetables, stops across Fethiye, and even the real-time location of the minibuses. Keep in mind, you might need to use the translation tool in your browser, as there is currently no English version of the website.

How to Use Taxis in Fethiye

If you take a taxi in Turkey, make sure to ask the driver to use the taximeter and try not to bargain on a price beforehand, as you will probably end up at a disadvantage.

It is important to note that while you can use your credit to pay for your fare in bigger cities such as Istanbul and Antalya, this is not the case in Fethiye. You can not pay with your credit card in Fethiye and most other smaller towns and cities. You will need to have cash. So, we recommend carrying a sufficient amount of Turkish Lira with you at all times to pay for transportation and other expenses.

Note: Not having a card payment system means most taxi service apps in Turkey might not have service in Fethiye. If you are in a big city, always use a taxi service app to get better prices.

Transportation to Nearby Destinations from Fethiye

Fethiye is located among many tourist destinations in the region; You have Marmaris, Bodrum, and Datça in the north, and Kaş, Demre, and Antalya on the southwest, all major tourist destinations you can easily visit by renting a car or taking intercity buses.

The bus terminal of Fethiye is located in the city center, right across Erasta AVM, and offers easy access to most destinations. However, Fethiye doesn’t have a local airport, and the nearest airport is 40 km away at Dalaman.

Traveling to Antalya from Fethiye

Traveling to Antalya is one of the most popular options for tourists visiting Fethiye. While you can use intercity buses to travel, if you prefer to rent a car and head to Antalya, you have two main options.

1. Scenic Option to Travel to Antalya from Fethiye

From Fethiye, the coastal highway heads southeast along the coast to Kalkan, Kaş, Demre, Olimpos, and Antalya (map). This is the longer but scenic way to travel between Fethiye and Antalya.

2. Short Option to Travel to Antalya from Fethiye

The inland highway climbs into the mountains past Tlos, over Karabel Pass (1300 meters, 4265 feet), across broad Yaylas (high mountain fields and pastures), through the town of Korkuteli, then down to sea level at Antalya.

The mountain scenery is fine for much of the ride, and travel time on this route is hours less than the coastal highway.