Flying from Dubai to Dalaman Airport (DLM): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Dubai to Dalaman Airport (DLM). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the two main airports in Dubai.
Dalaman Airport is located in Dalaman. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is one hour behind Dubai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to DLM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to DLM leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Dubai to Dalaman Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.31% of flights that leave from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to DLM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Dalaman Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DLM instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Dalaman Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avec car rentals, Right Cars or AllMeet rent a car and find adventure across Dalaman and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Dubai to Dalaman Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
135 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dalaman Airport. A return flight starts from 290 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to DLM. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Dalaman Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Dalaman Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Dalaman Airport (DLM). Visit Dalaman in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Dubai to DLM plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dalaman to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Dalaman Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dalaman
Start your Dalaman trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Dalaman Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Dalaman when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Sarsala Sahili followed by Gocek, Osmanaga Koyu, Plaj / Beach and Cleopatra's Baths.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Izmir is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Dalaman. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Kordonboyu.
Antalya is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 177 kilometres east of Dalaman. No journey is complete without visiting Antalya Beach, Antalya and Kaleici.