Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London three hours behind Dalaman.
Each week, there are 47 Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, opt for the 00:20 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:15 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your DLM to LGW flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
There's a good range of direct flights from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport to pick from. When organising your London journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of United Kingdom:
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DLM and LGW:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Milas-Bodrum Airport
Hamburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
19 € is the best price for a one-way Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at 53 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DLM to LGW.
The cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.03% of flights that depart DLM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Dalaman to Dalaman Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DLM:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and explore beyond London's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes around 1 hour 20 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, visit London in January.
Book your flight from Dalaman Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DLM to LGW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.