İztuzu Beach Transfer from Bodrum Milas Airport: Arrival Guide (1h 44m)

İztuzu, often called Turtle Beach, is one of the Aegean–Mediterranean coast's natural treasures — a long, wild sandspit between the Dalyan river delta and the open sea, protected as a nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. A private transfer brings you straight from Dalaman Airport at a fixed price.

A slender 4.5 km ribbon of golden sand divides the freshwater channels of the Dalyan delta from the blue Mediterranean, making İztuzu a beach with two shores. It is a strictly protected loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) nesting site — no building is allowed, parts close at night in season, and the nearby DEKAMER turtle rescue centre cares for injured animals. The result is a gloriously undeveloped beach of soft sand and clear water, reached by river boat through the reeds from Dalyan or by road. Combine it with the famous Kaunos rock tombs, a Dalyan river cruise and the mud baths.

İztuzu is reached via Dalyan, about 30 km from Dalaman Airport (DLM), roughly a 35–45 minute drive. A private transfer starts from €45 for a comfortable air-conditioned car, with your driver waiting at arrivals. Book your Dalaman Airport to Dalyan transfer here. Vans are available for families and groups.

• Turtle Beach — undeveloped sand between river and sea.
• River boat from Dalyan — glide through the reed channels.
• DEKAMER turtle centre — see the rescue work.
• Kaunos & mud baths — rock tombs and a Dalyan classic.

Bring sun protection — shade is limited — and respect the seasonal nesting closures that keep the turtles safe. For the town, the river and Kaunos, see our full Dalyan guide; every route is in the Dalaman airport transfers guide.

Where is İztuzu Beach? At the mouth of the Dalyan delta, reached via Dalyan town. Is the price fixed? Yes — agreed at booking, with flight tracking and free airport waiting time.