Dalaman & Antalya Airport to Kaş — Driving Guide 2026 Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Kaş Route Not Driving the Airport Leg Yourself? Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaş Route DLM vs AYT — Which Airport? Turkish Driving Rules and 2026 Traffic Fines Fuel, Tolls & Payment Practicalities Roads Around Kaş Navigation, SIM Cards & Emergencies Frequently Asked Questions How long is the drive from Dalaman Airport to Kaş? The drive from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Kaş covers 150 km and takes 2 to 2.5 hours via the D400 coastal highway. The last 30 km from Kalkan to Kaş has sharp curves. How long is the drive from Antalya Airport to Kaş? The drive from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaş covers 190–195 km and takes 3 to 3.5 hours on the coastal D400. The route includes 80+ km of winding mountain road. Is the D400 toll-free? Yes, the D400 is a state road with no tolls. The only toll on the Dalaman route is the Göcek Tunnel at approximately 75 TRY, paid automatically via HGS sticker. Should I drive to Kaş at night? Driving at night is not recommended for first-time visitors. The Kalkan–Kaş section has sharp curves, cliff edges, and minimal lighting. Daylight arrival is safer. Can I rent a car at Dalaman Airport? Yes. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, and Oscar all operate at Dalaman Airport. Book in advance for summer months to secure automatic transmission. Dalaman & Antalya Airport to Kaş — Drive Times, Routes & Tips Home / Airport to Kaş Dalaman & Antalya Airport to Kaş — Driving Guide 2026 Kaş (Kas) has no airport, so every visitor arrives by road. The two main gateways are Dalaman Airport (DLM, 150 km, 2–2.5 hours) and Antalya Airport (AYT, 190–195 km, 3–3.5 hours). Both routes follow the D400, Turkey's Mediterranean coastal highway. Dalaman is closer and easier. Antalya has more year-round flights. For airport pickup options and local agency comparisons, see our main kas rent a car page. Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Kaş Route The Dalaman to Kaş drive covers about 150 km and takes 2–2.5 hours without stops. The route runs: DLM → D555 (6 km dual carriageway) → D400 coastal highway → Göcek → Fethiye bypass → Kalkan → Kaş. Key landmarks along the way: Göcek marina at about 30 minutes, Fethiye town at 50 minutes, Kalkan at 1 hour 50 minutes, and Kaş at roughly 2 hours 15 minutes. Fuel stations are frequent along the entire route — Dalaman, Göcek, Fethiye, Kalkan, and Kaş all have stations. The most challenging section is the final 25–30 km from Kalkan to Kaş — single carriageway, sharp hairpins, cliff edges, and minimal guardrails. For first-time visitors, daylight arrival makes this last stretch far easier than arriving late at night. Not Driving the Airport Leg Yourself? The last stretch into Kaş is technical from Dalaman and long from Antalya, and after a night flight not everyone wants it. A pre-booked private transfer fixes the fare in advance and the driver meets arrivals with a name sign — you can then collect the rental car in Kaş itself and keep it for the days that matter. Check fixed transfer prices on Kiwitaxi → Antalya Airport (AYT) to Kaş Route The Antalya to Kaş drive covers 190–195 km on the coastal D400 route and takes 3–3.5 hours in real conditions. The route runs: AYT → Konyaaltı → Kemer (45 min) → Kumluca → Finike (140 km) → Demre/Myra (155 km) → Kaş. The Antalya route is more demanding than Dalaman: 80+ km of sustained winding road, cliff edges, multiple tunnels, and 20+ traffic lights slowing progress through coastal towns. The scenery compensates — Beydağları Coastal National Park, Phaselis ruins, the Olympos turnoff, and the approach past Kekova make this Turkey's most spectacular coastal drive. An alternative inland route runs via D350/D330 through Korkuteli → Elmalı → Gömbe → Kaş (200 km, 3–3.5 hours). Fewer hairpins but no coastal views. DLM vs AYT — Which Airport? Factor Dalaman (DLM) Antalya (AYT) Road distance to Kaş ~150 km ~190–195 km (coastal) Typical drive time 2–2.5 hr 3–3.5 hr Road difficulty Moderate (last 30 km technical) High (80+ km sustained winding) Flight options Fewer, seasonal heavy More, year-round Airlines TUI, Jet2, Corendon, SunExpress Pegasus, SunExpress, easyJet, Turkish Airlines Best for UK summer tourists, shorter transfer Germany, Scandinavia, year-round access For most visitors renting a car and driving straight to Kaş, Dalaman is the easier airport. Antalya works better if flight choice or year-round availability matters more than transfer time. Turkish Driving Rules and 2026 Traffic Fines Turkey drives on the right. Speed limits for passenger cars: 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on two-lane intercity roads, 110 km/h on divided roads, 130 km/h on KGM-operated motorways, and 140 km/h on build-operate-transfer motorways. The legal alcohol limit is 0.50 promil for private car drivers and 0.20 promil for drivers of other vehicles. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. Children under 12 are prohibited from the front seat, and children under 135 cm / 36 kg need a child restraint. Handheld mobile phone use while driving is banned — hands-free only. Headlights are mandatory in tunnels and poor weather. Speed cameras (TEDES) are widespread and strictly enforced. Radar detector apps are illegal in Turkey (fine ₺185,000–370,000). Offense 2026 Fine (TRY) Speeding 10–30% over 2,719 TL Speeding 30–50% over 5,662 TL Speeding 50%+ over 11,629 TL Red light 2,719 TL Seatbelt / child restraint 1,246 TL Handheld mobile phone 2,719 TL A 25% discount applies if paid within 15 days. Fuel, Tolls & Payment Practicalities Fuel prices in Turkey as of early 2026: Unleaded 95 costs ₺61–64/liter (~€1.20–1.25) and Diesel costs ₺65–68/liter (~€1.28–1.34). Turkish fuel stations are full-service — attendants fill the tank. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at all major stations. The D400 is a state road and completely toll-free. The only toll on the Dalaman route is the Göcek Tunnel at approximately 75 TRY. All rental cars come pre-equipped with HGS electronic toll stickers, so the Göcek Tunnel toll is deducted automatically. Do not leave the airport area with an empty tank, and do not assume the last convenient station before Kaş will still be open on a late-night arrival. Roads Around Kaş The D400 is the main regional road around Kaş — a well-maintained 2-lane highway with a speed limit of 90 km/h outside towns and 50 km/h through built-up areas. Around Kaş, the main hazards are blind curves on the D400, slow trucks, motorcycles, livestock near villages, and slower traffic entering or leaving towns. Mountain roads to Gömbe, Üzümlü, and Phellos ruins have unpaved sections where standard rental insurance is void. The Limanağzı Beach road is partly unpaved, and the Çukurbağ Peninsula road is paved but narrow. Check the rental contract before driving onto rough beach or mountain roads. Navigation, SIM Cards & Emergencies Navigation: Google Maps is the most reliable option for Turkey — download offline maps before leaving the airport, as mobile data drops on mountain sections. Yandex Navigator is useful for speed camera alerts. Apple Maps has poor POI data outside major cities and is not recommended for rural Turkey. Turkish SIM: Turkcell offers the best coverage across rural Antalya Province. Airport tourist SIM packages cost approximately 1,400–1,500 TRY (~€28). eSIM alternatives like Airalo and SimOptions cost $8–13 and can be purchased before departure. Emergency numbers: 112 — universal emergency (ambulance, fire, police) 154 — traffic police 157 — YİMER foreigner helpline (English, Arabic, Russian, Persian available 24/7) Accident protocol: Call 112 first if anyone is injured. Call 154 for a police report — mandatory for foreigners involved in any accident. Photograph everything at the scene. Obtain a Kaza Tespit Tutanağı (accident report form). Do NOT admit fault. Contact the rental company before moving the vehicle. Car rental in Kalkan → Fleet & pricing guide → Frequently Asked Questions Ready to drive to Kaş? Compare car rental deals from Dalaman and Antalya airports.