Driver’s Guide

This page is a driver's guide when driving in Turkey. We hope you find the information helpful.

TRAFFIC RULES IN TURKEY

• Driving is on the right with overtaking on the left.
• Before driving, please put on your seat belt and ensure you have your driving licence, passport and car rental agreement with you in the car. 
• Please take extra care at round abouts, traffic lights and junctions. 
• If there are no signs or signals saying otherwise, the right of passage at crossroads is from your right side. You must give way to traffic coming from the right.
• Speed limits are found on traffic signs along roadways though not on all roads.
• 50 kilometres per hour in built up areas.
• 90 kilometres per hour on open roads.
• 120 kilometres per hour on motorways.
• Please obey speed limits. Police do issue fines if you are caught speeding.

HOW CAN I GET THERE FROM DALAMAN AIRPORT?
DISTANCE FROM DALAMAN - HOW LONG DOES IT TAKES?

• The distance from Dalaman to Sarigerme is 12 kilometres. It takes 10 minutes with an average speed of 60 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Gocek is 16 kilometres. It takes 15 minutes with an average speed of 60 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Dalyan is 22 kilometres. It takes 20 minutes with an average speed of 60 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Fethiye is 45 kilometres. It takes 40 minutes with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Ovacik is 52 kilometres. It takes 45 minutes with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Oludeniz is 62 kilometres. It takes 55 minutes with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Kalkan is 140 kilometres. It takes 1 hour and 40 minutes with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Kas is 170 kilometres. It takes 2 hours and 15 minuteswith an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Marmaris is 95 kilometres. It takes 1 hour and 30 minutes with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Datca is 180 kilometres. It takes 3 hours with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.
• The distance from Dalaman to Bodrum is 200 kilometres. It takes 3 hours with an average speed of 70 KM /HOUR.

Please use the map so you can easily learn the road line and the distance from/to Dalaman Airport and from/to your destination. Please click here. (LOCATION page link).

Driving in Turkey can be a little different at first. The flashing of headlights and sounding of horn is currently more common than in the UK but are mainly used to let others know someone is overtaking a slower car/tractor etc, so quite useful in fact. Lane discipline can be a bit lax on twisty roads so be aware and Indicator usage doesn't always happen, but don't let your standards down, be a responsible driver and signal your intentions to avoid any confusions.

AT THE PETROL or DIESEL STATION
In Turkey, Forecourt attendants are employed at Refilling stations and will fill your car for you.
Mistakes are mostly uncommon, but to avoid confusion, it is best to show the attendant how much you wish to spend and to tell them either Benzin (Petrol) or Diesel (whichever is appropriate for your rental car). Fuel Stations accept Cash or Credit Cards.

THE ROAD WORKS IN DALAMAN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Dalaman Airport road work is completely done and is now convenient to drive. From Göcek to Fethiye road, there is a part around 15 kilometres work that is still on going so please take extra caution and drive slowly. From Dalaman to Marmaris road work is almost finished. At some part from Marmaris going to Datca road, work is still on going so please be cautious of the traffic sign.