Where Is Akyaka? How to Get There, Distances and Directions

Akyaka is a small seaside town in the Ula district of Muğla province. It sits at the far eastern tip of the Gulf of Gökova, where the Muğla–Marmaris highway drops down to the sea. This guide explains exactly where Akyaka is, how far it is from the airports and nearby cities, and how to get there.

In short: The closest airport to Akyaka is Dalaman; the drive is about 70–75 km and takes 65–80 minutes. Akyaka is about 25–30 km from Muğla city centre and about 36 km from Marmaris. There is no direct bus from the airport; the way to get there without changing is by taxi or private transfer.

Where is Akyaka?

Akyaka is a neighbourhood of the Ula district in Muğla province. From the Sakar Pass on the Muğla–Marmaris highway (D550), a winding road descends to the gulf, and you enter the town from the Gökova junction at the bottom of the hill. On one side of town are the reed beds where the Azmak River flows into the sea; on the other, a long sandy beach and pine-covered mountains.

• Province / district: Muğla / Ula

• Location: Eastern tip of the Gulf of Gökova, between Muğla and Marmaris

• Nearest airport: Dalaman Airport (DLM)

• Alternative: Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)

Akyaka has also been part of the Cittaslow ("slow city") network since 2011. For more about this small town of guesthouses and boutique hotels, see our Akyaka travel guide.

How far is Akyaka? Distance table

Distances are to the town centre; if you are staying on the hillsides or towards Gökova, they may differ by a few kilometres. In summer, traffic can build up on the Sakar climb and at the entrance to Akyaka.

How to get from Dalaman Airport to Akyaka

Most visitors fly into Dalaman Airport. The road runs via Ortaca and Köyceğiz to the Gökova junction and then down to Akyaka.

1. Private transfer

The easiest way to reach the door of your hotel or guesthouse without changing. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you with a name sign at Mavi Transfer's Desk No. 4. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, and baby and child seats are free. See vehicle types and prices on our Dalaman Airport – Akyaka transfer page.

Best for: Families, larger groups, late-night flights, and travellers with kitesurf gear or lots of luggage.

2. Havaş or Muttaş bus to the Gökova junction, then dolmuş

There is no direct bus from the airport to Akyaka, but you can get there by public transport in two steps:

• Airport → Gökova junction: The Havaş and Muttaş (48-26) Dalaman Airport–Marmaris buses run via Ortaca and Köyceğiz and stop at the Gökova junction on the main road. Tell the driver you want to get off at the Gökova junction.

• Gökova junction → Akyaka: From the junction it is about 2 km to Akyaka's seafront, which you cover by dolmuş (minibus) or taxi.

Havaş services are timed for domestic arrivals, so there may be no suitable bus if you land on an international flight. Timetables change with flight schedules, so check before you travel.

Best for: Travellers with light luggage arriving during the day who don't mind a change.

3. Taxi

Airport taxis run on the Muğla Metropolitan Municipality meter tariff. Under the November 2026 tariff, the starting fare is ₺150 and each kilometre ₺50, so the roughly 72 km trip costs about ₺3,700–3,800. Waiting time in traffic may be added, and tariffs can change.

4. Car hire

If you plan to explore Sedir Island, the Gökova villages or Marmaris during your stay, hiring a car at the airport can make sense. Streets in central Akyaka are narrow and parking is limited in summer, so ask your accommodation whether it has parking.

How to get from Bodrum Airport to Akyaka

Milas-Bodrum Airport is about 103 km from Akyaka; the drive via Milas and Muğla takes about 1.5 hours. By public transport you first take a Muttaş bus to Muğla bus station and then a dolmuş to Akyaka. Note: the Havaş buses at Bodrum Airport go to Bodrum town, not Muğla, so take Muttaş for Muğla. For details, see our Bodrum Airport to Akyaka guide.

How to get from Muğla to Akyaka

Dolmuşes and minibuses leave Muğla bus station for Akyaka roughly every half hour; the ride takes about 30 minutes. This is the easiest option if you arrive in Muğla by intercity bus. By car, continue towards Marmaris and descend to the gulf via the Sakar Pass, where viewpoints look out over the Gulf of Gökova.

How to get from Marmaris to Akyaka

Marmaris is about 36 km from Akyaka, around 40 minutes by car. Buses and dolmuşes from Marmaris towards Muğla stop at the Gökova junction, from where you need a short connection into town. Visiting Akyaka as a day trip from Marmaris is also easy.

How to get from İzmir to Akyaka

İzmir is about 235 km from Akyaka. Bus companies run many daily services from İzmir Bus Station to Akyaka; the journey takes about 3–3.5 hours. Buses stop at the Akyaka stop on the main road, not in town; from there it is about 2 km to the seafront and guesthouses.

Driving directions to Akyaka

• From Dalaman: Take the D400 past Ortaca and Köyceğiz and turn off for Akyaka at the Gökova junction.

• From Muğla: Take the D550 towards Marmaris; after descending the Sakar Pass, follow signs for Akyaka.

• From Marmaris: Take the D550 towards Muğla and turn for Akyaka at the Gökova junction.

• From Bodrum: Drive via Milas and Yatağan to Muğla, then down to Akyaka.

The Sakar climb is winding; drive carefully, especially at night and in the rain.

Once you arrive in Akyaka

The town is small; you can get around the centre, the Azmak riverside and the beach on foot or by bike. For Kite Beach, Çınar Beach and Azmak boat trips, see our Akyaka travel guide.