Dalaman Airport (DLM) is the practical gateway to Kalkan, sitting about 125 km away — roughly a 1-hour-45 to 2-hour drive along the D400 coast road. Antalya Airport (AYT) is the alternative but far longer at 206-220 km and 3-4 hours, worth it only when flight schedules or fares clearly justify the detour. Travellers choose between collecting a car at the DLM counter for an immediate departure or arranging Kalkan villa delivery, which suits late arrivals and luggage-heavy stays from around 30 euro per day. Before paying, confirm the contract details that matter most: the preauthorisation hold, the exact excess, CDW/SCDW/FDW wording, tyre, glass and headlamp cover, the fuel policy, and any one-way fee. Turkish rental cars usually cannot cross borders unless the supplier agrees in writing.