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Cheapest return flight
£75
Typical prices: £51-£97
Turkish Airlines
Mon 1/10Fri 5/10
DLM - IST • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£32
Typical prices: £44-£74
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/10
DLM - IST • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Turkish Airlines. Average duration is 1h 33m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 54% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dalaman to Istanbul (DLM-IST)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Dalaman to Istanbul

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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07:10 - 08:35DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 25mdirect
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18:45 - 20:10IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 25mdirect
£75Turkish Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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07:10 - 08:35DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 25mdirect
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06:15 - 07:30IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 15mdirect
£79Turkish Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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22:40 - 00:10DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 30mdirect
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20:35 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£80Turkish Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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23:00 - 00:30DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£90Turkish Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
22:40 - 00:10DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 30mdirect
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06:15 - 07:30IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 15mdirect
£94Turkish Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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08:15 - 09:45DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 30mdirect
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20:35 - 21:55IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£95Turkish Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:00 - 00:30DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 30mdirect
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07:45 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£102Turkish Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:30DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
1h 35mdirect
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10:00 - 11:15IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 15mdirect
£102Turkish Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:50 - 20:15DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
4h 25m1 stop Tarsus Cukurova Intl
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07:45 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£137Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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15:50 - 20:15DLM  Dalaman-IST Istanbul
4h 25m1 stop Tarsus Cukurova Intl
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07:45 - 09:05IST  Istanbul-DLM Dalaman
1h 20mdirect
£138Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

Return flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport start at £75. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £51 to £97. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £75 on Turkish Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport and is 25% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 40% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Dalaman to Istanbul

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Tara Craig

Tara Craig

Expert on DLM

Tara Craig has been a journalist for 17 years, focusing on aviation for more than a decade. She has covered everything from how airports accommodate disabled passengers to the emergence of electric air taxis. Tara is constantly travelling and finds it hard to stop noticing things – good and bad – about the air travel experience.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on IST

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Key details for Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£32
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
Flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Dalaman to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dalaman to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 00:10 and lands at 01:43
    • Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 00:33.

    The flight takes about 1h 33m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    A direct flight from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport takes 1h 33m, covering 315 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flight?

    Return flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport range from £51 to £97, with an average of £82 over the past 12 months. Anything below £51 counts as a good deal.

  • How does Turkish Airlines's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines and Ajet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

  • Have flight prices from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £75 to £509. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £58.

  • Which car hire options are available at Istanbul Airport (IST)?

    Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • CIRCULAR
    • Avec Car Rental
    • Ok Mobility
    • Alamo
    • Autounion Car Rental

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    Flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Dalaman (DLM) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dalaman to Istanbul Airport route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Dalaman to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £62 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £115, a difference of £53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

    Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dalaman and Istanbul Airport.

  • What popular places can I visit in Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air Serbia: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Dalaman to Istanbul Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average £62 – about £53 less than Saturday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dalaman to Istanbul Airport trip for October. Fares historically average £38 return in that month – typically £102 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Dalaman to Istanbul Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dalaman to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Dalaman

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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