Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
Dalaman's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Riyadh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to DLM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RUH and DLM include:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight is $142. A round-trip ticket is currently $356. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to DLM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to DLM.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near DLM:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dalaman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Right Cars or AllMeet rent a car and discover more of Dalaman and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dalaman Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport to central Dalaman has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dalaman in February.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Dalaman Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dalaman during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to DLM in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Dalaman, now it's time to explore more of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel around 467 kilometres north to Istanbul to check off its top sights. From Topkapi Palace to The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Ankara, about 499 kilometres north-east of Dalaman. Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park are the start of reasons to visit.