Ölüdeniz Blue Lagoon: Fees, Paragliding and Getting There From Dalaman

Ölüdeniz is one of the best-known beaches in Turkey, and most of what people ask before a trip is practical: what the lagoon now costs, whether the free beach is any good, how to fit in the cable car or a paraglide, and how to get there from Dalaman without a long wait. This guide covers those points. For the full list of coaches, taxi fares and resort-by-resort times from the airport, see our Dalaman Airport to Fethiye, Ölüdeniz, Göcek and Marmaris guide, which we do not repeat here.

Ölüdeniz at a Glance

Fees in lira change often and several of these are set by private operators, not by an official tariff. Treat them as the level at the time of writing and confirm at the gate or ticket office.

Blue Lagoon Fees: What You Pay in 2026

The Blue Lagoon is the sheltered bay at Kumburnu, the one on the postcards. The beach has been leased since 2020 for 20 years to a company now called Kıyı Yönetim ve Çevre Koruma A.Ş. (formerly MUÇEV), so it does not follow the national park price list. From early May 2026, according to three Turkish outlets that agree with each other, the rates are:

• On foot: ₺150 per person. This is new in 2026; before, mostly vehicles were charged.
• Car: ₺750, covering entry and parking for the car.
• Motorbike: ₺450.
• Minibus or caravan: ₺1,500, with larger coaches priced higher.
• Sunbeds: extra, and the prices are unofficial. Ask before you sit down.

There is no second ticket for the beach itself. Check opening hours with your hotel or at the gate. Do not confuse the lagoon with Kıdrak, a separate beach to the east.

The car fee is per vehicle, so for a family of four it is ₺750 by car against ₺600 on foot. Ask at the gate whether passengers in a car pay on top of the vehicle fee. If you are staying in Ölüdeniz, walking in is usually simpler than driving.

Belcekız: The Free Beach

Belcekız is the long public beach along the main Ölüdeniz seafront, and entry is free. It is where most of the cafés, restaurants and sunbed operators are, and where the boats to Butterfly Valley leave from. The water is the same sea, though you do not get the enclosed lagoon shape of Kumburnu.

A sensible plan for a mixed group is to use Belcekız on most days and pay for the lagoon once, on a quieter morning, if you want the view and the calm water. If you only have one day, the free beach plus a boat or a walk fills it perfectly well.

Babadağ Cable Car

The Babadağ cable car takes you up the mountain above Ölüdeniz for views over the lagoon and the coast. A return ticket was ₺890 from April 2026, with a lower student fare of ₺660. A further rise in July 2026 has been reported, so confirm the price at the ticket office before you count on the figure above.

• Seasons: the 1,200 m station runs all year. The 1,700 m station runs from June to October, and the top chairlift from July to October.
• Weather: it stops in strong wind or lightning, so keep the plan flexible.
• Tickets: valid on the day of purchase only.
• Hours: roughly 08:00 to between 20:00 and 22:00 in season, and shorter outside it, so check the operator's site for the date you travel.

Paragliding Over Ölüdeniz

Tandem paragliding over the lagoon, taking off from Babadağ, is the main reason many visitors come. There is no official price list: operators set their own prices, which vary with flight length and whether hotel pick-up and the park fee are included. Flights run for most of the year, weather permitting, but the summit lift is seasonal.

Book with a licensed operator, ask to see the licence, and compare what is included before you pay. Ask what happens to your booking if the wind cancels the flight. If the weather is poor on your first day, keep a spare day in the trip. Follow the pilot's instructions throughout.

Getting to Ölüdeniz From Dalaman Airport

Dalaman Airport (DLM) is about 66 to 68 km from Ölüdeniz, roughly 1 hour 5 to 10 minutes by car in light traffic. There is no direct coach: public transport means changing in Fethiye.

Taxi list fares are the airport cooperative's board prices for Hisarönü and Ölüdeniz. The coaches meet domestic flights and have no fixed timetable, so after an international flight you may wait. Our Dalaman guide has the detail.

Our transfer is private only, in a Mercedes Vito (up to 6 passengers), a V-Class VIP or a Sprinter for larger groups, with child seats on request. The price is per vehicle and shown before you pay. Our driver waits just outside the arrivals exit and, after you land, sends the exact meeting point and a short video on WhatsApp. Our drivers speak English, and there is no extra charge for traffic or flight delays. You can book on our Dalaman Airport Transfer page and compare routes on transfer prices.

If you want to be dropped at a particular place, such as the lagoon gate or the cable car station, ask us on WhatsApp before booking. The same applies to a stop on the way.

From Fethiye to Ölüdeniz by Dolmuş

If you take the coach, you finish at Fethiye bus station and change to dolmuş 3-40, run by the Muğla municipal transport company (MUTTAŞ). It runs from Fethiye via Ovacık and Hisarönü to Ölüdeniz, about 13 km and 20 to 25 minutes.

• First departure: 06:50.
• Frequency: about every 7 to 8 minutes until 19:00, then every 10 to 25 minutes.
• Last departures: from Fethiye at 00:00 and from Ölüdeniz at 00:35.
• Fare: ≈€2 (₺115) on the 2-ride Muğla Kart, which is the realistic visitor fare. Hisarönü to Ölüdeniz is ₺70 on the same card. Bank cards are accepted on board.

The minibuses fill up in summer and have little room for large suitcases, which is the main reason families with bags choose a private transfer for the airport leg and use the dolmuş for day trips.

Walking From Kayaköy to Ölüdeniz

A popular half-day outing is to ride out to Kayaköy, the ruined village in the hills, and walk down to the coast. The route is about 5 to 6 km and takes 2 to 3 hours, with roughly 200 m of climbing and 350 m of descent, and you see the lagoon on the way down. Trail guides describe it as a waymarked path. It is not an official stage of the Lycian Way, which starts at Ölüdeniz and Ovacık.

• Getting to Kayaköy: dolmuş 3-44 from Fethiye, ≈€2 (₺115) on the 2-ride card (₺70 from Hisarönü). It leaves Fethiye about hourly between 06:45 and 17:00, and the return from Kayaköy runs from 07:15 to 20:00.
• Getting back: finish with a swim at Belcekız, then take dolmuş 3-40 to Fethiye or Hisarönü.
• Practical: start early, carry water and wear proper shoes. It is a long walk in July and August heat.

Butterfly Valley: Go by Boat

Butterfly Valley is a steep cove reached by boat from Belcekız in about 30 minutes. As of September 2026 the return ticket was ₺500, sold at the booth on the beach. In peak season boats run from about 10:00 until a last return around 18:00. From November to March they run only on demand and in good sea.

The cliff path from Faralya is dangerous. Press reports from October 2026 describe gendarmerie signs warning of fall danger and closing the route beyond a certain point, so take the boat only. A small landing fee may be collected on arrival, so bring cash. The butterflies, Jersey tiger moths, are mainly seen from June to September, with the peak in July and August, so a visit in other months is for the cove, not the insects. Day-tour boats stop for only 40 to 60 minutes, so ask how long you will have ashore.

Planning Your Day

• Arrival day: if you land in the morning, go straight to your hotel and use Belcekız in the afternoon. The cable car and paragliding depend on wind, so keep them for a later day.
• Beach day: arrive early. Pay for the lagoon if you want it, or stay on the free beach.
• Active day: Kayaköy walk in the morning, a swim, then the dolmuş back.
• Boat day: Butterfly Valley by boat, with time for lunch on the seafront afterwards.
• Not a day trip from the airport: a same-day trip from Dalaman is possible, but you spend over two hours on the road for a few hours at the beach. Staying at least one night is better.

Back to Dalaman Airport

Allow about 1 hour 10 minutes for the road, plus the airport's advice to check in 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. The last dolmuş from Ölüdeniz leaves at 00:35, but that only takes you to Fethiye, and the airport coaches run to times that change from day to day. A private transfer from your hotel avoids both problems. Book the return together with your arrival on our Dalaman Airport Transfer page.

Sources — checked on 22 October 2026: MUTTAŞ dolmuş 3-40 · MUTTAŞ dolmuş 3-44 · DKMP protected-area tariff · Türkiye Turizm, Blue Lagoon fees · Muğla Gazetesi, Ölüdeniz fees · Muğla Gazetesi, Babadağ cable car · Teleferik Haber · Fethiye Tours, Butterfly Valley · Trekopedia, Kayaköy to Ölüdeniz
Euro amounts at €1 = ₺55.6.

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