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Getting to Bodrum
Most visitors arrive at Milas-Bodrum Airport. Here is what to expect on the way to your hotel.
From Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
- Bodrum town is about 33 km from the airport, roughly 40–45 minutes by road.
- Yalıkavak on the north-west of the peninsula is about 53 km, roughly an hour.
- Times for other peninsula towns vary with traffic and the exact hotel; ask your hotel or transfer provider.
- Airport shuttle buses stop at places such as the Bodrum bus station; a private transfer or taxi goes door to door.
Other ways to arrive
- Izmir airport: far more flights, then about 250 km and roughly 3.5–4 hours by road to Bodrum.
- Istanbul: about 830 km by road, roughly 13 hours by bus; most people fly.
- By sea: ferries connect Bodrum with Kos and, in summer, Rhodes; sailings can be cancelled in bad weather. Check entry rules for Greece before you travel.
- There is no train service to Bodrum.
Tips
- Compare a private transfer, a shared shuttle and a taxi for your hotel location.
- Within the peninsula, minibuses (dolmuş) run from the Bodrum bus station to the towns.
- In peak summer allow extra time for traffic.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bodrum airport from Bodrum town?
About 33 km, roughly 40–45 minutes by road.
Is there a train to Bodrum?
No, there is no train service to Bodrum.