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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dalaman to Istanbul? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.61 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 20 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Thu, 17 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Istanbul.61 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 May, returning Sun, 11 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Mon, 5 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Istanbul.61 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 2 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 61 €, select.
Istanbul.66 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 21 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 21 Dec, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 66 €, select.
Istanbul.66 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 66 €, select.
Istanbul.77 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Wed, 18 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 77 €, select.
Istanbul.83 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 83 €, select.
Istanbul.88 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Dalaman on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Dalaman.Price includes taxes and charges.From 88 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dalaman to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dalaman to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from 61 €
May
from 61 €
Jun
from 88 €
Jul
from 93 €
Aug
from 112 €
Sep
from 105 €
Oct
from 93 €
Nov
from 107 €
Dec
from 66 €
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Feb
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Direct flights from Dalaman to Istanbul

Dalaman to Istanbul: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dalaman to Istanbul below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Istanbul.

Dalaman to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found61 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 35 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week139

Finding cheap flights from Dalaman to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dalaman to Istanbul is 61 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Dalaman to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air Serbia fly direct from Dalaman to Istanbul.
As of April 2025, there are 139 flights per week flying from Dalaman to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Dalaman to Istanbul is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Airport on Monday, 5 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Istanbul's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Dalaman.

  • Choose from 84 weekly Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest you can take. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:05.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DLM to IST flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Jetting into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

  • Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLM and IST:

    • Milas-Bodrum Airport

    • Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport

    • Antalya Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • 30 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. Return flights start at 61 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DLM to IST.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DLM to IST.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)

  • 81.03% of flights departing from Dalaman Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from DLM.

  • Central Dalaman to Dalaman Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near DLM? If you're boarding an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • If you're coming in on a late Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near IST:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hit, Avec car rentals or Eren Rent a Car and explore beyond Istanbul's main sights.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • April is the busiest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Istanbul in February.

  • The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from DLM to IST in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.

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