Flying from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul: what you need to know
Dortmund Airport is located in Dortmund. Operating on the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is 2 hours ahead of Dortmund.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from DTM to Istanbul.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can reserve a direct flight from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul. Start your journey at DTM and land at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Get on board with Pegasus Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from DTM to Istanbul. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
You don't need a visa for Türkiye (Turkey) if you have a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
DTM is about 13 kilometres from central Dortmund. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 49 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near DTM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Istanbul
50 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 85 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from DTM to Istanbul. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IST instead:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
As soon as your flight from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 57 minutes by car. Central Istanbul is roughly 48 kilometres from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SAW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from DTM to Istanbul at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Istanbul
August is the busiest month for flights from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Istanbul in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Istanbul is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from DTM to Istanbul in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Istanbul
Once you've booked your flight from Dortmund Airport to Istanbul, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Istanbul:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Istanbul itinerary.
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