Fethiye Airport Transfer: The €5 Option Most Tourists Miss

Everyone's booking €20-30 shuttle transfers to Fethiye. Meanwhile, there's an option for €5 that most tourists walk straight past.

Here's the budget traveller's secret.

The €5 Transfer: MUTTAS Public Bus

Outside Dalaman Airport's domestic terminal, a municipal bus waits. White, MUTTAS written on the side, no flashy tourist branding.

Price? Around €5 (150-200 Turkish Lira).

It goes to Fethiye bus station in about 75-90 minutes. Nothing fancy. Gets the job done.

Why Don't Tourists Know About This?

Because nobody's marketing it. No affiliate links, no booking platforms, no commission for travel blogs.

Transfer companies want you booking their €25 shuttles. They're not going to mention the €5 bus that leaves from the same airport.

Who Should Take the MUTTAS Bus?

Perfect for:

• Solo backpackers
• Budget travellers
• Anyone staying in central Fethiye
• People who don't mind "local" transport

Not great for:

• Families with kids
• Anyone with lots of luggage
• Beach resort destinations (Ölüdeniz, Hisarönü)
• Late night arrivals

How to Find It

1. Clear customs and collect luggage
2. Exit terminal, walk toward domestic arrivals area
3. Look for white buses marked "MUTTAS"
4. Check with driver: "Fethiye?"
5. Pay in Turkish Lira (cash only)
6. Sit back for 75-90 minutes

The Honest Downsides

I'm not going to pretend this is comfortable first-class travel.

It's basic. Think local commuter bus, not luxury coach.

It's slow. Multiple stops, 75-90 minutes versus 50-60 for private transfer.

It ends at the bus station. Fethiye otogar isn't your hotel. You'll need onward transport unless you're staying central.

It's not always available. Reduced services after 10pm and in winter months.

The Upgrade: HAVAS for €8-12

If €5 sounds too budget, the HAVAS shuttle offers a step up for €8-12.

Same basic concept (airport to bus station) but:

• Slightly nicer buses
• Fewer stops
• 60-70 minute journey
• More tourist-oriented

Still way cheaper than shuttles and taxis.

When the €5 Bus Doesn't Make Sense

Let's do some maths.

Scenario: You take the €5 bus to Fethiye station, then need a €30 taxi to your Ölüdeniz hotel.

Total: €35

A shared shuttle direct to Ölüdeniz? €20-25.

The "expensive" option saves you €10-15 and considerable hassle.

Moral: The €5 bus is great for central Fethiye. For beach resorts, do the maths first.

The Bottom Line

The €5 MUTTAS bus exists. Most tourists don't know about it. Now you do.

Use it if:

• You're going to central Fethiye
• You're travelling light
• You're genuinely budget-conscious

Skip it if:

• You need door-to-door service
• You have kids or heavy luggage
• You're staying outside Fethiye centre

Sometimes the cheap option is the smart option. Sometimes it isn't. At least now you can make an informed choice.