Flying from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok. The city operates on the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours ahead of Istanbul.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to DMK. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Istanbul to DMK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DMK flight:
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near DMK and shut your eyes sooner:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport flight.
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Currently, 198 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 436 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Istanbul to DMK, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Bangkok. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Istanbul to DMK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport in December when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Istanbul to Don Mueang International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and The Royal Place 2 are highlights which should be on any good Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bangkok. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Night Safari Korat, Saveone Night Market and Butterfly Park.
Rayong is another sought-after destination in Thailand and is around 153 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No journey is complete without visiting Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.