Turkish Airlines flies from Dalaman to Istanbul directly throughout the year on a regular basis. The number of flights remains two or three during the winter, whereas flights increase in number and reaches up to 15 during the summer season which is quite busy in Dalaman. Flights take off from Dalaman Airport (DLM) and land at either Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) within nearly an hour and a half. Apart from that, Turkish Airlines also offers connecting flights over Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) in this route. The duration of journey in these connecting flights vary by the layover at Ankara. Another reason of the busy air traffic between Dalaman and Istanbul is that Istanbul serves as a transit point for the passengers travelling from Dalaman to different destinations in the world like Paris, Berlin and London. You may also take the flight from Dalaman to Istanbul for many domestic and international destinations you wish to reach, and continue your journey with a connecting flight over Istanbul.
As a splendid destination hosting all the gems of the Mediterranean and the Aegean, Dalaman promises an unforgettable stay for those looking for a vacation full of sea, sun, entertainment and versatility. This lovely county is flooded by thousands of tourists each year by the pretty Dalaman Brook offering rafting opportunities, the enjoyable markets where the organic and natural products are sold, the gentle breeze and the colorful underwater world waiting to be discovered.
Shining out by its airport providing the easiest transport to the nearby destinations in addition to its own popularity, Dalaman hosts extremely busy air traffic throughout the summer. Located only six kilometers from the center, Dalaman Airport (DLM), serves both with domestic and international terminals.
You may easily reach Dalaman Airport (DLM) via the municipal buses departing from the bus terminals in the nearby counties and towns like Fethiye, Marmaris and Datça. The journey with these buses takes an hour and a half in average.
Another alternative would be the airport shuttles, setting off from the bus terminals in Fethiye, Marmaris, Ölüdeniz and Göcek. The shuttles get to Dalaman Airport (DLM) within nearly an hour and an hour and a half.
It is also possible to benefit from the private airport transfer services offered by the accommodation facilities for its guests. You may also take the cabs operating all around Dalaman and ensure a comfortable journey to the airport.
The cosmopolite metropolis of Türkiye, Istanbul is truly an enthralling destination by its perfect historical details and natural gems. As a cradle of many important civilizations, this magnificent city offers a ravishing atmosphere to its visitors by both Asian and European touches. Istanbul is outstanding by its beautiful Bosporus connecting and dividing the city, numerous museums taking the visitors into a travel in time by their wide range of collections and the stunning Historical Peninsula offering a spectacular view especially when the sun sets. Promising a pleasant stay also full of culture and art by its galleries providing an insight into both the contemporary art and the art history, along with its globally known festivals, this lovely metropolis can be visited at all seasons.
There are two airports in Türkiye’s most populous metropolis Istanbul: Atatürk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW). Passengers with a flight ticket to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines have a chance to select their points of arrival amongst these two airports serving in Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IST) is located on the D20 road and one end of the road connects to TEM. Soon there will be a 07 connection in Odayeri. These roads offer the option of connecting to both TEM and E5.
Istanbul Airport is 35 km from the city center. You can reach the city by IETT, taxi, Havaist, or private vehicle. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city center by taxi and costs around 100-110 TL. For more information on how to reach Istanbul Airport check the transport information page. In addition, there are plenty of car rental companies provided by Istanbul Airport, that you can rent a car from.
Another airport serving in Istanbul, Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) is on the Anatolian side of the city and offers a couple of different alternatives for reaching the center, including municipal buses, airport shuttles and cabs.
It is possible to reach many spots in the center via the municipal buses setting off from the airport. If you plan to stay in Anatolian side, you may get on the bus numbered E10 to Bostancı, or E11 to Kadıköy direction. Passengers wishing to reach the European side may get to 4th Levent via the bus numbered E3 or to Taksim via the bus numbered SG-2.
Apart from the municipal buses, airport shuttles are also another frequently preferred option serving to Kadıköy, Yenisahra and Taksim directions. In addition to all these, you may reach anywhere in the city also by the cabs serving 7/24.