Dalaman Airport

✅ Verified Review | There are 2 things about Dalaman Airport that badly let it down. Firstly something that has been mentioned here before, namely the cost of food and drink. I paid 27 TL for a small beer (the exchange rate at the time meant this was about £7.30). This makes it not only one of the most expensive airports but in fact one of the most expensive places in the world to drink (a beer at the Ritz in London is cheaper, and litre-per-litre it's cheaper to have a glass of champagne at the Eurotunnel terminal lounge). The second part is the way the security checks are organised (or possibly, not organised). I don't mind having my main luggage and my hand luggage go through 2 scanners, being searched twice and having my passport checked 3 times. What I do object to, is at the last moment (well whilst boarding, about 10 minutes before the flight is scheduled to take off) is then checking the passengers electronic items (phones included) and to be told that if you can't turn it on (say, the battery is dead) you can't take it with you. If this really is necessary (and I haven't seen it elsewhere) could they not tell you a little earlier? I will not be going back.

✅ Verified Review | I know prices at airports are usually slightly higher. However, I was horrified yesterday when I was asked for 80TL (£20) for two beers. The prices weren't displayed anywhere that I could see before I ordered. I find this sort of over charging a blatant rip off. It shouldn't be allowed.

The airport is very nice and modern and has every facility you could wish for. The duty free prices seem to creep up a little every year and it's now cheaper to buy basic spirits from the plane. The biggest rip off is are the food and drink prices. £10 for a large Efes and £6 for a can of Coke. The authorities are going to kill off the tourist trade before long.

You expect airports to be more expensive than normal but the Allsport pub at Dalaman is pushing it. A beer and a large glass of rose wine at 87 lira (£22/$29) is an absolute disgrace and I can guarantee I will never use that facility again.

Dalaman has to be one of the most expensive airports in the world. I was going to buy a can of coke and a small bottle of Fanta for my children but, after being asked for £12.50 I declined. The most ridiculous part is that in the duty free shop, there was a bottle of whisky on sale for £10. As our flight was delayed and we hadn't brought a packed lunch, I bought 2 small rolls from subway and a coffee, grand total £18. Having looked at the other options on offer, ie Burger King, KFC and McDonalds, I really do think this is the most expensive airport I have ever visited. I would love to know how the company that runs it justifies these charges. My advice would be, be prepared for a delay and take snacks with you.

This is possibly the worst airport of any European country, trust me having worked in aviation I've seen a few. The staff are surly, the BA check-in staff are lazy, rude and lie to the passengers. Once through immigration it's like they ran out of money or forgot to buy lightbulbs. There is a lack of seating and the concessions are the biggest rip off. How do they justify £10 for a Big Mac meal. Even the concessions closer to the gates want £4 for a bottle of water or a coffee. I also find it quite surprising that for an airport in Turkey and their love of smoking there was no smoking area - this was really making passengers grumpy. As this was the end of the holiday it leaves a really sour taste as Turkey is struggling with tourism at the moment and this is the last memory visitors have of the destination, it would put a lot of people off from coming back to what is a lovely country. I would like to hope that that Turkish Tourism Authority can put pressure on this dreadful airport for them to improve.

Airport security at Dalaman treat people awfully. They never have the air-con on even when it's 40-degrees. Check in is so slow and I would recommend getting there with plenty of time, although having to spend more than a couple of hours is not great. The prices for food and drink are just plain extortion - even Mcdonalds have had a sign made up saying they are not responsible for the prices being charged. I shall never be returning to this airport.

Dalaman is a shocking airport. Leaving aside the official staff attitude, the retail staff are slow, lazy and under trained. Commercially the retail area is a rip off. €22 for 2 cans of Effs beer at the Bar (not purchased). €19 for a Big Mac (not purchased). Duty Free cigarettes advertises at €35 magically converted at a ridiculous rate to TL at the checkout to become €62. My advice. Arrive at the place well fed and watered. Do not go airside until you absolutely have to. Expect to have all the positive thoughts you built over your time in Turkey to questioned by this repugnant airport.

True we used this airport in October when it was not exactly a hive of activity, but our impressions were favorable. Yes it appears a bit grim with high ceilings and acres of grey paint. But the arrivals were quick and efficient with smiles from staff. The departure was again no problem. There are two lots of scans and searches which was no problem again staff were pleasant. Plenty of shopping with standard airport prices. The lavatories were a lot cleaner than Birmingham and the shop staff were also o.k.Water was expensive, the stall girl wanted 5 TL for a small bottle, but when I said I only had two she said no problem and let me have it. Plenty of seating at the Gates. If people want to see a really grim airport they should try Goa.

Check in very slow. Had to wait over an hour. Then only two passport desks open. To queue again until they opened more desks. Lots of people very angry by this time. It seems the air con was not working. Prices of hot drinks well over the top. Then finally at the gate not enough seating for everyone to sit down. People had to sit on the ground. Not good enough in this day and age. What a way to finish a brilliant holiday.