Itinerary Summary
Day one arrives in Fethiye via Dalaman, then Oludeniz for a 30-minute paraglider flight and afternoon snorkelling. A full-day boat dive covers Butterfly Valley and St Nicholas island, before the drive…
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Istanbul to Dalaman and a Dive Briefing in Fethiye
09:00
1.5h
Flight south to Dalaman
Fly from Istanbul to Dalaman in 75 minutes and collect bags at the small terminal. Domestic connections at IST need at least 90 minutes, so avoid a tight change.
📍 Istanbul to Dalaman (DLM)
13:00
1.5h
Transfer to Fethiye and hotel check-in
Take a shared shuttle along the coast road into Fethiye and check into a hotel near the marina. The ride takes about an hour and drops at the otogar, a short walk from the waterfront.
📍 Dalaman to Fethiye
17:00
1.5h
Dive centre paperwork and kit fitting
Meet the dive team, show your certification, sign the medical form and try on a wetsuit and BCD. Bring your logbook if you have one, as some sites require a minimum number of logged dives.
📍 Fethiye marina
💡 Pro Tip: Dalaman (DLM) is an hour from Fethiye and served by direct flights from Istanbul. Dive operators collect from hotels, but confirm the pickup time the night before. Bring your certification card if you plan to do fun dives; without one you can still do a supervised experience dive. Entry rules depend on your passport, so see the Turkiye visa section.
Days 2-7 are member-only
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Budget Breakdown
AccommodationUS$55035%
Dive-resort hotels in Fethiye and Kas, 6 nights
Food & DiningUS$31020%
Harbour seafood, grilled sea bass and Pide lunches
Remaining cost categories are member-only
Members see the full breakdown for flights, hotels, food, tickets and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a PADI certification to dive at Kas and Kekova?+
No. Several Kas operators run introductory experience dives for uncertified divers with an instructor, usually after a short briefing in shallow water. For the boat dives at Kekova and the wreck sites, an Open Water certification gives more freedom and access. This itinerary recommends getting certified before you arrive for the full site list.
What is the water temperature and visibility for diving in Turkiye?+
May-June and September-October offer around 20-27 C with visibility often reaching 30 m. July and August are warmest but busiest, and winter drops to around 16-18 C with rougher surface conditions. A 5 mm wetsuit suits summer, while a 7 mm or hooded suit is better in spring and late autumn.
Can you dive the Kekova sunken city and what are the rules?+
The sunken city of Kekova is a protected archaeological zone, and swimming and diving directly over the ruins are restricted. Licensed operators run boat trips where you view the submerged walls from the surface, and nearby sites are used for actual dives. Check what your operator is permitted to do rather than assuming a dive on the ruins.
How do you travel from Dalaman airport to Fethiye and Kas?+
Dalaman airport is about an hour by road from Fethiye and roughly two and a half hours from Kas. Shared shuttles, private transfers and buses all run, with buses cheapest but slower. The D400 coast road is scenic but winding, so avoid arriving after dark if you drive yourself. Pre-book transfers in peak season.
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Guide at a Glance
- Duration: 7 days
- Budget: Diving Comfort · approx. $1,200–1,940 (≈ €1,040–1,690), excl. int'l flights
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best for: Diving & Water Sports
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