Istanbul to Dalaman (IST–DLM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IST–DLM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK Turkish Airlines Also: JU, LO | 43 | 320, 32B, 73H, 73J | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | JU, LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dalaman from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→DLM | SAW→DLM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 63 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · DLM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 6:00 PM in Dalaman.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
IST–DLM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Istanbul to Dalaman Flights
IST-DLM covers about 600 km in 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and AnadoluJet combine for up to 10 daily departures in peak summer, dropping to 2 to 4 in winter. Dalaman is the gateway airport for the western Turquoise Coast, serving Fethiye, Oludeniz, Dalyan, Marmaris, and the Gocek marina district. The route is heavily seasonal, with June through September carrying the bulk of traffic.
Dalaman Airport has separate domestic and international terminals, both modernized for high-volume summer operations. Fethiye is 45 minutes by road, Oludeniz 60 minutes, and Marmaris about 90 minutes. Shuttle services and hotel transfers run throughout the day during summer. For the western end of the Lycian Way hiking trail, DLM is the closest airport. Istanbul connections give international visitors one-stop access to the Turkish Riviera from cities across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.