Fethiye travel guide

About Fethiye

Fethiye is a municipality and district of Muğla Province, Turkey. Its area is 875 km2, and its population is 177,702 (2022). It is one of the prominent tourist destinations in the Turkish Riviera. It was formerly known as Makri, and Meğri.

Cheap flights to Fethiye

The lowest round-trip fare found by Destina Holidays travellers in the last 30 days was $834 from Seattle, travelling 18 Aug – 30 Aug. These are the cheapest fares from the most searched cities.

• JFK New York to Fethiye19 Nov – 24 Nov · RHO from$1,091
• BOS Boston to Fethiye18 Aug – 7 Sep · RHO from$855
• IAD Washington to Fethiye9 Sep – 21 Sep · RHO from$1,390
• LAX Los Angeles to Fethiye17 Aug – 31 Aug · RHO from$882
• CHI Chicago to Fethiye6 Dec – 13 Dec · RHO from$1,205
• SEA Seattle to Fethiye18 Aug – 30 Aug · RHO from$834
• PHL Philadelphia to Fethiye10 Sep – 20 Sep · RHO from$1,435
• ATL Atlanta to Fethiye26 Nov – 3 Dec · RHO from$1,311

Cheapest month to fly

Airlines travellers compared most often: Brussels Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Finnair, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, ITA Airways.

Prices are per adult in US dollars, taken from searches between 12 Oct and 11 Nov 2026. Fares change often, so search your dates for live prices.

Places to visit in Fethiye

1. 

   Ölüdeniz

   Beach · 4 mi from centre

   A sheltered blue lagoon and pebble beach south of Fethiye, backed by pine-covered mountains. The protected lagoon has calm water that is good for swimming; arrive early in summer, when the beach fills with day-trippers.

2. 

   Babadağ

   Viewpoint · 7 mi from centre

   A tall mountain rising above Ölüdeniz that is one of the world's top tandem paragliding spots. Book a flight with a licensed operator, or ride the cable car up just for the views over the lagoon.

3. 

   Butterfly Valley

   Nature · 9 mi from centre

   A narrow, steep-sided valley ending at a secluded beach, reached mainly by boat from Ölüdeniz. Butterflies are most numerous in early summer; the cliff path down is dangerous, so take the boat instead.

4. 

   Kayaköy

   Historic · 3 mi from centre

   A hillside ghost town of hundreds of roofless stone houses, abandoned by its Greek residents in the 1920s population exchange. Wander up to the old churches for views, and wear good shoes for the rocky lanes.

5. 

   Saklıkent Gorge

   Nature · 19 mi from centre

   A deep, narrow gorge where you wade through cold, fast water between towering limestone walls. Bring water shoes or rent a pair at the entrance, and expect the first stretch of the river to be knee-deep.

6. 

   Tomb of Amyntas

   Historic

   A Lycian rock tomb carved into the cliff above Fethiye to look like the front of an Ionic temple. Climb the steps in the late afternoon, when the light warms the facade and the harbor below.

7. 

   Xanthos

   Historic · 21 mi from centre

   The ruins of the ancient Lycian capital, with a Roman theater and tall pillar tombs, about an hour's drive from Fethiye. Combine it with nearby Letoon, the region's main sanctuary, since the two share a UNESCO listing.

8. 

   Tlos

   Historic · 18 mi from centre

   An ancient Lycian hilltop city with rock tombs, a stadium and a theater facing the mountains. It is an easy stop on the way to Saklıkent; bring a hat, since there is very little shade.

Top experiences in Fethiye

Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays.

Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

Babadag Paragliding Tour

• 2 hours
• Free cancellation

From $207 per adult

Travel Services

Travel Internet eSIM Data Card - Turkey

• 365 days
• Free cancellation

From $9 per adult

Best time to visit Fethiye

Based on recent weather records, the most comfortable time to visit Fethiye is October, when average daytime highs are around 79°F and rain falls on about 5 days a month.

Average daily low and high temperatures and days with at least 1 mm of rain, from recent weather records. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.

Fethiye weather forecast

• Wed 11 Nov 69° 55° 15%
• Thu 12 Nov 69° 57° 20%
• Fri 13 Nov 71° 61° 18%
• Sat 14 Nov 67° 59° 37%
• Sun 15 Nov 72° 56° 4%
• Mon 16 Nov 70° 60° 2%
• Tue 17 Nov 68° 61° 4%

Know before you go

Currency

Turkish lira (TRY)1 US dollar ≈ ₺50.2

Language

Turkish

Calling code

+90

Driving

On the right

Time zone

Europe/IstanbulUTC+3

Capital

Ankara

Upcoming public holidays in Turkiye

• Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayYılbaşı
• Wed 10 MarEid al-Fitr First Day (Tentative Date)Ramazan Bayramı 1. Gün (Tentative Date)
• Thu 11 MarEid al-Fitr Second Day (Tentative Date)Ramazan Bayramı 2. Gün (Tentative Date)
• Fri 12 MarEid al-Fitr Third Day (Tentative Date)Ramazan Bayramı 3. Gün (Tentative Date)
• Fri 23 AprNational Independence & Children's DayUlusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
• Sat 1 MayLabour Dayİşçi Bayramı

Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.

Getting to Fethiye

These are the airports closest to central Fethiye. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.

• DLM Dalaman Airport19 mi (31 km) from the city centre
• KZS Kastellorizo Airport42 mi (67 km) from the city centre
• RHO Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras"59 mi (95 km) from the city centre

Getting around Fethiye

Dolmuş minibuses run throughout town; routes you might use are west to Karagözler, north to Çalış, and south to Ölüdeniz. They run frequently until around 23:00. Any later will probably involve a taxi, check the price before getting in. They are run by Muttaş and can be found on Moovit

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