Patara itself does not have major transport hubs; the nearest significant points are Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Antalya Airport (AYT). Public transportation typically involves local minibuses, known as dolmuş, connecting the village to nearby towns and the main road.
The most convenient airports for reaching Patara are Dalaman Airport (DLM), approximately 106-120 km away, with a driving time of about 1.5 to 2 hours, and Antalya Airport (AYT), which is further, at around 215-220 km, requiring approximately 3 to 3.5 hours of driving.
Direct private transfers offer a comfortable and efficient journey from both Dalaman and Antalya airports. A private transfer from Dalaman Airport to Patara typically takes around 1.5 to 2 hours and can cost approximately £50-£70. From Antalya Airport, this journey is about 3 hours. Taxis from Fethiye to Patara usually take about 1 hour 15 minutes and cost around ₺1,700–₺2,100. From Kaş, a taxi ride to Patara is about 37 minutes, costing approximately ₺1,100–₺1,400.
Long-distance buses from major cities like Istanbul or Antalya often go to nearby towns such as Fethiye or Kalkan, rather than directly to Patara. From Fethiye, buses to Patara (or the main road junction) take about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, with fares ranging from ₺246–₺455. From Antalya, the bus journey to Kalkan, followed by a local transfer, can take about 4 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 54 minutes, costing between ₺550–₺700. Local shared minibuses, known as dolmuş, frequently operate from nearby towns such as Fethiye, Kalkan, and Kaş, taking you to Patara village or the main road junction. A dolmuş ride from Kaş to Patara takes roughly 54 minutes to 1 hour and 1 minute, with costs between ₺184–₺410. These local services are an inexpensive option, with fares from Kalkan being less than £2.
Renting a car provides significant flexibility for exploring Patara and the surrounding areas. Vehicles are available at Dalaman Airport and within Patara. Driving from Dalaman Airport to Patara typically takes around 1 hour 43 minutes, with an estimated cost of ₺500–₺750 for fuel. From Antalya Airport, the drive is approximately 3 hours 21 minutes, costing ₺1,000–₺1,500.
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