Bodrum
town · Turkey
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Set in Turkey, Bodrum is a town.
It is home to around 39,000 people.
On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.
Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV) is the closest airport, roughly 31 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Population | 39,317 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Nearest airport | Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV), 31 km |
| Currency | TRY |
Where Bodrum is
Bodrum sits in Turkey, in the northern part of Asia.
Kuşadası lies about 93 km to the north, Söke lies about 79 km to the north and Selçuk lies about 102 km to the north.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV), roughly 31 km away.
Alternative gateways include Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS, 40 km); Kalymnos Airport (JKL, 44 km).
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Find flights to Bodrum →arrives BJV (31.4 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Bodrum is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through BJV.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Kuşadası (93 km to the north); Söke (79 km to the north); Selçuk (102 km to the north); Turgutreis (15 km to the west); Aydın (97 km to the north).
Good to know
The currency is the TRY (Lira).
The main language spoken is Turkish.
Clocks run on Europe/Istanbul time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Bodrum
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Getting around Bodrum
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Bodrum?
- Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV) is the closest airport, about 31 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Bodrum?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Bodrum?
- Kuşadası is one of the closest places, about 93 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Bodrum in?
- Bodrum is in Turkey.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.