BJV / LTFE · Muğla, Turkey

Bodrum Airport Guide

Milas-Bodrum Airport is the gateway to the Bodrum peninsula — Bodrum town, Gümbet, Bitez, Turgutreis, Yalıkavak and Gümüşlük. This guide covers live arrivals and departures, ground transport and everything you need on arrival.

IATA: BJV
Terminals: 2
To Milas: 19 km
To Bodrum: 37 km

About Milas-Bodrum Airport

Milas-Bodrum Airport (IATA: BJV, ICAO: LTFE) serves the Bodrum peninsula from a site between Milas and the coast in Muğla province. It has two terminals side by side: a domestic terminal for flights within Turkey and a much larger international terminal handling all flights from abroad.

The airport is strongly seasonal. Between April and October it handles a heavy programme of charter and scheduled leisure flights from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe; in summer, aircraft arrive from more than 40 different cities. Through the winter the schedule shrinks back mainly to domestic services to Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir.

Bodrum town centre is 37 km away — about 35 minutes by road. Milas is the closest town at 19 km, and every resort on the peninsula (Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, Torba, Türkbükü, Yalıkavak, Turgutreis, Gümüşlük) is reachable within 20 to 60 minutes.

Start Here

The pages most arriving passengers need.

Live Flight Board

Arrivals and departures with real-time status, updated continuously.

Airport Transfers

Private transfer prices and journey times to every town on the peninsula.

HAVAŞ Airport Bus

The coach to Bodrum bus station — it leaves after every flight lands.

Taxi Fares

How the meter works, and the 50% night tariff to watch for.

Car Hire

Documents, deposits, insurance and what to check before you drive off.

Terminal Guide

Which terminal, how early to arrive, and what is inside.

Baggage Rules

Cabin sizes, the 100 ml liquid rule, power banks and banned items.

Weather & Climate

Month-by-month temperatures, sea conditions and what to pack.

Flights from the UK

Which UK airports fly direct to Bodrum, with which airlines and when.

Distances from Bodrum Airport

⚠ For information only; compiled from internet sources, accuracy not guaranteed. Check the official source.

Distances from Bodrum Airport
Destination	Distance	Typical drive
Milas	19 km	25 min
Güvercinlik	17 km	20 min
Torba	33 km	35 min
Bodrum centre	37 km	35 min
Gümbet	40 km	35 min
Bitez	42 km	40 min
Ortakent	45 km	40 min
Türkbükü	47 km	50 min
Turgutreis	56 km	50 min
Gümüşlük	59 km	55 min
Yalıkavak	54 km	50 min

Getting from the Airport to Your Resort

There are four realistic options. Private transfer is door-to-door at a fixed price, with your flight tracked so the driver waits if you land late — the usual choice for families and night arrivals. The HAVAŞ coach leaves for Bodrum bus station 30–45 minutes after each flight lands and is the cheapest option, but you will need onward transport (Muttaş bus, dolmuş or taxi) from the bus station to your hotel.

Taxis are metered and wait outside the terminal around the clock, but note the night tariff: between 00:00 and 06:00 all fares carry a 50% surcharge. Car hire makes sense if you plan to explore the peninsula — all the major international companies have desks in arrivals.

Full comparison and prices are on the transfers page.

Bodrum Airport — Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Bodrum Airport from Bodrum town?

Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) is 37 km from Bodrum centre — around 35 minutes by road. The HAVAŞ coach, taxis and private transfers all run this route.

Which airport do I fly to for Bodrum?

Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV). Dalaman Airport is 172 km away — more than three hours by road — so it only makes sense for Bodrum in exceptional cases.

Does Bodrum Airport have two terminals?

Yes. The domestic terminal handles flights within Turkey; the larger international terminal handles all flights from abroad. They are next to each other.

How early should I arrive for my flight home?

Around two hours for domestic flights and three hours for international departures — the summer peaks at the international terminal are genuinely busy.

Is Bodrum Airport open all year?

Yes, but the schedule is highly seasonal. Most UK and European routes run between April and October; in winter the airport mainly serves Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir.