How to get to Kaş: airports, buses and the beautiful hard way
Updated: 2026-07-30
Kaş stays lovely partly because it is a little hard to reach: the nearest runways are hours away and the last stretch is a winding coastal road. Here is how the options compare.
Which airport is closer to Kaş — Dalaman or Antalya?
Dalaman (DLM) is closer: about 150 km and 2.5 hours by road. Antalya (AYT) is roughly 190–200 km and 3.5–4 hours, but often has more flights and better prices. Rule of thumb: if fares are similar, fly Dalaman; if Antalya is meaningfully cheaper or better timed, the extra hour on a pretty road is a fair trade.
Bus, shuttle or private transfer?
Intercity buses and airport shuttles connect both airports to Kaş via Fethiye or the coast road — the budget option, reliable but slowest with stops. Shared shuttles in season cost more and cut the faff. Private transfers cost the most and turn arrival day back into holiday. Groups of three or four often find a private transfer costs little more than four shuttle seats.
Should you hire a car?
If you like day trips, yes — the D400 between Fethiye and Kaş is one of the great coastal drives, and a car unlocks Patara, Saklıkent, Kaputaş and the quiet coves at your own hours. If you plan to stay in town and take organised trips, you can skip the car: Kaş itself is walkable and taxis and dolmuş cover the rest.
Arriving from the Greek side
There is also a back door: the ferry from Meis (Kastellorizo), twenty-odd minutes across the water. If you are island-hopping in Greece, you can end up in Kaş for lunch — check ferry schedules and passport formalities with the operator.
Questions people actually ask
Is there an airport in Kaş?
No. The nearest airports are Dalaman (about 2.5 hours) and Antalya (about 3.5–4 hours).
How long is the drive from Antalya to Kaş?
Plan 3.5–4 hours on the D400 coast road, more with photo stops — and there will be photo stops.
Do I need a car in Kaş itself?
No — the town is walkable, and tours collect you centrally. A car earns its keep only if you want independent day trips.