Flying from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM), you'll have a good choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Jump on a direct London to Dalaman Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Dalaman is three hours ahead of London. Dalaman Airport is located in Dalaman, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dalaman Airport (DLM) is the most popular route, with 2 direct services each week. Travel from LHR to DLM on British Airways's 7:25am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to DLM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Dalaman Airport taking off from LHR.
The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and DLM is British Airways.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to DLM. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Figure out if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from London to DLM. Here's a list of carriers flying nonstop to your destination from LGW:
easyJet is the most popular choice for passengers flying from LGW to DLM.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Dalaman Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and DLM:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your London to DLM flight, stay in one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Begin your trip at Stansted Airport (STN) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from London to Dalaman Airport from here.
Take your pick from these leading carriers that offer direct London to DLM flight tickets from STN:
Jet2 is the airline most travellers choose for flights from STN to DLM.
Reserve a flight ticket from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between STN and DLM include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early London to Dalaman Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Reserve a hotel close to DLM if you're catching a late flight from London to Dalaman Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Dalaman Airport rental car and explore Dalaman and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avec car rentals, Right Cars and AllMeet rent a car are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Dalaman Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
At the moment, $51 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dalaman Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $93. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from London to DLM by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on London to Dalaman Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM). August is the peak month for travel to Dalaman. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Dalaman is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Book your London to DLM flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Dalaman Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about Dalaman
Once you've booked your flight from London to Dalaman Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dalaman:
Your Dalaman trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Sarsala Sahili, Gocek, Osmanaga Koyu, Plaj / Beach and Cleopatra's Baths.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Dalaman has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres north-west of Dalaman, a visit to Izmir will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Kordonboyu.
If there's time to check out another corner of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Antalya, roughly 177 kilometres east of Dalaman. Antalya Beach, Antalya and Kaleici are the start of reasons to visit.