Bodrum lies on the southern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula on Turkey's Aegean Coast, around 180km (112mi) west of Marmaris, 240km (150mi) south of Izmir and 840km (522mi) south of Istanbul.
The most convenient route to Bodrum is by air to Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV), located 36km (22mi) northeast of the city centre, with daily flights to and from Istanbul and connections to all the major cities of Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.
By high-speed catamaran, Bodrum is just 20 minutes from the Greek island of Kos, and around 2 hours by hydrofoil from Rhodes. The port has ferries to other nearby Turkish and Greek ports and islands.
The following are the most convenient and quickest routes to Bodrum.
Within Turkey: Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Atlas Global offer the most convenient daily flights to Bodrum.
Istanbul to Bodrum is 1 hr 10 min, direct flight
Ankara to Bodrum is 1 hr 15 min, direct flight
From United Kingdom: Turkish Airlines and easyJet offer the most convenient daily flights to Bodrum.
London to Bodrum is 4 hrs, direct flight
Manchester to Bodrum is 4 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From France: Lufthansa offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Bodrum.
Paris to Bodrum is 5 hrs 50 min, direct flight
From Germany: Lufthansa, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines and SunExpress offer the most convenient flights to Bodrum.
Dusseldorf to Bodrum is 3 hrs 30 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Bodrum is 3 hrs, direct flight
Munich to Bodrum is 2 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Hamburg to Bodrum is 5 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From United States: Delta Air lines, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines and Lufthansa offer the most convenient scheduled daily flights to Bodrum.
Atlanta to Bodrum is 14 hrs 32 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Bodrum is 11 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Bodrum is 13 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Bodrum is 15 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Bodrum is 12 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Bodrum is 16 hrs, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Bodrum is 15 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Turkish Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bodrum.
Toronto to Bodrum is 11 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Bodrum is 11 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Bodrum is 15 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines offer the most convenient scheduled daily flights to Bodrum.
Adelaide to Bodrum is 21 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Bodrum is 23 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Bodrum is 23 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Bodrum is 22 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Bodrum is 19 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Thai Airways International and Qatar Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bodrum.
Auckland to Bodrum is 26 hrs 30 min, connecting flightsˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Bodrum.
Singapore to Bodrum is 13 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is 36km (22mi) northeast of the city centre – a 30-minute drive.
A regular shuttle bus operates from the airport to Bodrum. Hire cars and taxis are also available.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. A visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days and can be obtained at the point of entry.
Apart from discovering the sights on foot, the best ways to enjoy this scenic region is to hire a car on arrival at the airport or later in Bodrum. Minibus/dolmus routes are everywhere and scooters can also be hired.
Latest update: How to get to Bodrum: 4 January, 2023
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