Dalaman to Düsseldorf (DLM–DUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DLM–DUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SunExpress and TUI fly lead the route. The flight covers 1,477 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XQ SunExpress | 6 | 7M8 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| X3 TUI fly | 2 | 73H | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Düsseldorf from Dalaman
| Metric | DLM→DUS | RHO→DUS | KGS→DUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DLM | – | 45 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 17 | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 30m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
DLM: +03 · DUS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dalaman, it's 5:00 PM in Düsseldorf.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German Embassy in Ankara, one of the Consulates General (Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya), or a VFS Global / iDATA center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter (Verpflichtungserklarung), and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 2 to 4 weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Germany has the largest Turkish diaspora community in the world, with over 3 million people of Turkish origin. Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart all have established Turkish neighborhoods with restaurants, markets, and cultural centers. If visiting family, the Verpflichtungserklarung (formal obligation letter) from the host is processed at their local Auslanderbehorde and carries significant weight in the application. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel during summer as German consulates in Turkey handle the highest volume of Schengen visa applications globally.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to German cities run 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa, SunExpress, and others. Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Dusseldorf (DUS), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Cologne (CGN) all have direct Istanbul service. Germany uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. The Deutschland-Ticket costs EUR 58 per month (TRY 2,204) for unlimited regional and local transit across all of Germany. Single city tickets range from EUR 2.50 to EUR 4 depending on the zone.
DLM–DUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DLM to DUS
Dalaman International Airport (DLM) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) are connected by nonstop service from TUI fly and SunExpress. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DLM to DUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DLM to DUS ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,477 miles (2,377 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HAJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO), Kos Island (KGS) and Antalya (AYT).