Travelling from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Istanbul and Dalaman share the UTC+3 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from SAW to DLM start from 00:05 — the earliest with Pegasus. The last departure is at 22:50 with Pegasus. In total, you can choose from 56 weekly Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your SAW to DLM flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AJet has direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Dalaman — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
With 76.19% of services landing on schedule, Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SAW to DLM flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and DLM:
Munich Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Stuttgart Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Currently, $29 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $84. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to DLM, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAW to DLM.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Istanbul Sabiha Airport, 68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Sabiha Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you have a late Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near DLM:
Grab a Dalaman Airport rental car and discover Dalaman and beyond with your own wheels. Avec car rentals, Right Cars and AllMeet rent a car are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dalaman Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport to central Dalaman has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Visit Dalaman during the high season if you enjoy a lively atmosphere, but keep in mind prices are generally higher. Or, book your flights from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport during the off-season for a more laid-back experience overall.
Book your flight from Istanbul Sabiha Airport to Dalaman Airport for July if you want to visit Dalaman during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW to DLM in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Dalaman has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north of Dalaman, a visit to Istanbul will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 499 kilometres north-east of Dalaman. No trip is complete without dropping by The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
