I have been twice, once in the old building, which was dirty and intimidating. Now they have a new building, amazing architecture, best time to go is at night, the whole essence of the airports is shocking, exciting and calm, my favourite airport I have ever been to.

Whilst I had a fantastic holiday in Kalkan the return reception at Dalaman Airport was frightening. Without exception airport personnel were abrupt, most unfriendly, passports were thrown back at you, and some passengers were almost pulled to one side for handbag search. There was some arguments between passengers and personnel but my advice is do as you are ordered and get into the departure lounge a.s.a.p Previous holidays were different with the occasional friendly gesture but not this time. Food is expensive but we expect that at airports otherwise great time but wont be going back.

I thought that the new departure area would be improved. After a 2 hour journey from Icmeler, I arrived around 12:10 at the Airport. 3 check in desks for Glasgow, very slow.
Food court had ridiculous prices, 18TL for a chicken sandwich and a can of coke. People with children must have had to take out a second mortgage to pay for food. Our flight was departing from Gate 30, but security check was practically at the door, so there was a bit of a crush with passengers going through the security barrier and queing for the flight.
I am aware that this is a new building and that there will be a snagging list at the end of the season, but the above are just some issues I feel could be addressed.

The Dalaman airport is completely new. We went there for holidays. A very clean, new modern airport with some shops. People are kind and helpful.

A lovely airport. Clearly new-ish, because concrete aprons are still white, and runway doesn't look like its had a beating yet. The inside is all gleaming. From the UK each person landing has to pay ONE BRITISH TEN POUND NOTE, so if two are travelling like myself and wife, its TWO TEN POUND NOTES, not one twenty pound note or any coins. This gets you a visa stamp and allows you into Turkey. Lovely shops inside , but food and drinks are VERY expensive.