Travel Information
Flights
Truffle can not arrange your flights but there is plenty of choice for you to arrange them direct.
Local time is 2 hours ahead (in summer) of UK time.
Dalaman is the nearest airport to Kalkan and a number of chartered and scheduled airlines fly there. The transfer time to Kalkan is approximately 1 hour 30/45 minutes.
You can also fly to Antalya however the transfer time is around 3 hours 30 minutes.
Flight times to Dalaman are approximately 4 hours from the UK.
There are numerous flight comparison websites that can be used to book airline tickets. We would suggest you look at:
However, the following information is given by way of assistance:
For 2024 season, fly direct from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Manchester to Dalaman
For summer 2024, flights to Dalaman from , Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle to Dalaman.
Summer 2024 to Dalaman from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester .
Flights in summer 2024 (May to October) to Dalaman from the following airports:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, London Gatwick or Stanstead, Glasgow, London Luton, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich and Teeside.
2024 schedule shows direct flights to Dalaman from London Stansted and Manchester.
In 2024, summer season flights through Istanbul from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh London Gatwick and Stanstead, Manchester and Newcastle..
2024 flights to Dalaman from London Gatwick And Heathrow.
2024 direct flights to Dalaman from Birmingham, London Gatwick, Manchester and Newcastle.
2024 direct flights to Dalaman from London Gatwick and Luton.
2024 direct flights to Dalaman from Birmingham, Edinburgh,London Gatwick and Manchester.
Visa's
With effect from 2 March 2020, British passport holders are exempt from needing to obtain a tourist visa in advance so long as they do not spend more than a total of 90 days within any 180 day period. A stay of longer than 90 days will require the holder to apply for and obtain short term residency.
Other nationality passport holders please refer to the Turkish Consulate website: www.turkishconsulate.org.uk/en/
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from date of entry AND have an expiration date at least 60 days beyond your “duration of stay”.
Airport Transfer
Dalaman airport is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes from Kalkan and Antalya is approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours away.
Transfers can be arranged for you by Truffle with our local partner to suit your requirements on either a private transfer arrangement or on a private transfer and car hire combined arrangement.
Private Transfer
You and your luggage will be collected from the airport and driven to Kalkan. At the end of your holiday you will be collected and driven back to the airport in time to check in for your flight home. You will leave Kalkan approximately 4 hours before the scheduled time of your flight home.
If required, a one way transfer is available including if you require collecting from or taking to another location, either before or after your stay with us at Truffle. Transfers can be arranged for any number of guests. All vehicles are air-conditioned.
A minibus is used for a party of more than 3 persons.
Private transfer + Car Hire
This is a combination of airport transfer and car hire. The driver will collect you from the airport in your hire car and drive you to Kalkan. The car will be left with you for the duration of your stay, then on the day of departure the driver will return and drive you back to the airport.
Fuel is not included in this hire option and you will have to pay for the parking at the airport and the Gocek Tunnel fee (in local currency).
All vehicles are fully insured and air conditioned. Baby seats are available on request at no extra charge. There is unlimited mileage for the car hire element.
To hire the car each driver (minimum age of 21) must produce your passport and a full, valid British or EU driving licence which has been held for at least 1 year. If you have a new photo card licence you must also produce the original paper counterpart. Up to 2 drivers can be nominated to drive the vehicle.
On the Booking Enquiry form, please indicate whether you require transfers or the combined transfer and car hire service and we will provide you with a quote.
Car Rental
We can arrange car hire whilst you are staying at a Truffle property on either a daily or weekly basis, subject to availability.
All vehicles are fully insured and air conditioned. Baby seats are available on request at no extra charge. There is unlimited mileage for the car hire element. Fuel is not included. To hire the car each driver (minimum age of 21) must produce your passport and a full, valid British or EU driving licence (with photo ID) which has been held for at least 1 year. Up to 2 drivers can be nominated to drive the vehicle.
On the Booking Enquiry form, please indicate whether you require the car hire service and we will provide you with a quote.
If you decide during your stay that you would like to hire a car, this can also be arranged through our Property Manager.
Travel Insurance
All guests are very strongly advise to take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover the potential cost of flight cancellations, flight delays, medical expenses, loss of money/credit cards and/or luggage and/or personal effects.