Muttaş route 48-22 · 85 km
Muğla Menteşe to Milas-Bodrum Airport
The one scheduled bus that runs to the airport terminal from the provincial capital, rather than from Bodrum.
Times change with the flight schedule. This page describes how the route works; for today’s departures call Muttaş on 444 4801 or check the live board on the Turkish page.
Route 48-22 at a Glance
⚠ For information only; compiled from internet sources, accuracy not guaranteed. Check the official source.
| Operator | Muttaş — Muğla Metropolitan Municipality |
|---|---|
| Route number | 48-22 |
| From | Menteşe bus station, first floor, platform 7 |
| To | Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) |
| Distance | 85 km |
| Journey time | about 1 hour 20 minutes |
| Tickets | On board only — no advance sale; cards accepted |
| Information | 444 4801 · info@muttas.com.tr |
The Stops
Westbound from Menteşe. Approximate elapsed times from departure.
- 1
Menteşe bus station
The starting point, from platform 7 on the first floor. This is also the interchange for intercity coaches into Muğla.
departure
- 2
Dentalp Dental Centre
The first stop after leaving the city.
about 15 min
- 3
Akçaova underpass
A roadside stop on the way west.
- 4
Bayır agricultural credit cooperative
A village stop on the main road.
about 25 min
- 5
Yatağan bus station
The main intermediate town, with its own coach connections.
about 35 min
- 6
Milas junction
Get off here for Milas town centre, which is a short taxi ride away.
about 55 min
- 7
Milas-Bodrum Airport
The terminus, at the terminal itself.
end of the line
How It Is Scheduled
Departures from Menteşe run to a published daily timetable, typically around a dozen services spread from the early hours to late evening — the first goes well before dawn to catch the earliest departures, the last around late evening.
The return leg works the other way round: services from the airport are scheduled around domestic flight arrival times, and Muttaş buses wait at the domestic arrivals exit for landing flights. If your flight is delayed, the bus is generally still there.
Because the timing is tied to the flight schedule, published departure times do change. Confirm on the day rather than relying on a figure found online — and allow the full 1 hour 20 minutes, plus the airport’s own check-in margin.
Tickets and Capacity
There is no advance reservation and no ticket sale before boarding: you pay on the bus, and credit cards are accepted on every vehicle. If a service reaches capacity, additional vehicles are put on.
This route matters mainly to residents of Muğla province and to travellers connecting from the interior. If you are coming from Bodrum, this is not your bus — use the HAVAŞ coach from Bodrum bus station instead.
Route 48-22 — Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Muttaş bus take from Muğla to Bodrum Airport?
About one hour and twenty minutes for the 85 km from Menteşe bus station to the terminal, allowing for the intermediate stops at Yatağan and the Milas junction.
Where does route 48-22 depart from?
From Menteşe bus station, first floor, platform 7. It then calls at Akçaova, Bayır, Yatağan bus station and the Milas junction before reaching the airport.
Is there a return bus from the airport to Muğla?
Yes. Services from the airport are scheduled around domestic flight arrivals, and the buses wait at the domestic arrivals exit for landing flights.
How do I buy a ticket for the Muttaş airport bus?
On board only — there is no advance sale or reservation. Credit cards are accepted on all vehicles, and extra buses are added when a service fills up.
Can I use this bus to get from Bodrum to the airport?
No — it runs from Muğla Menteşe, not from Bodrum. From Bodrum use the HAVAŞ coach from the old bus station, which takes about 35 minutes.
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