Flying from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM): What you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM), you'll have a good selection of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Southend Airport (SEN).
Hop on a direct London to Dalaman Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Dalaman is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Dalaman Airport is located in Dalaman.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dalaman Airport (DLM) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to DLM on British Airways's 7:25am flight.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from London to DLM. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Book your direct flight from London to Dalaman Airport with British Airways. This well-known airline operates services from LHR.
British Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LHR to DLM.
Among carriers operating on this route, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to DLM that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and DLM include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Dalaman Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Catching a flight out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) plane tickets are available from here.
A good selection of airlines have direct flights from London to DLM out of LGW. Book your favourite window or aisle seat with one of these carriers and you'll get there before you know it:
On the LGW to DLM route, easyJet is the airline most travellers rely on.
Among the carriers operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dalaman Airport, TUI leads in on-time performance.
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Dalaman Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your London to DLM flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has a track record for punctuality. 82% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Kick off your adventure at London Stansted Airport (STN) and head straight to your destination without stopping. You can book direct flights from London to Dalaman Airport out of here.
Choose from these top airlines that offer direct London to DLM plane tickets from STN:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Jet2 from STN to DLM.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 82.76% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Book a plane ticket from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between STN and DLM are:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Dalaman Airport flight:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights touch down on schedule and your travel plans stay on track.
About Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Book a hotel near DLM if you have a late flight from London to Dalaman Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your London to Dalaman Airport flight.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport is around 6 kilometres from the centre of Dalaman. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Dalaman Airport is $60. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $122. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from London to DLM, book your plane ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Dalaman Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Dalaman Airport (DLM). Plan your visit to Dalaman in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Dalaman is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your London to DLM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Dalaman Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC.
More about Dalaman
Start your Dalaman trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Dalaman Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sarsala Sahili, Cleopatra's Baths and Sarsala Koyu are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Dalaman itinerary.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Izmir is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dalaman. Around 241 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.
Antalya is another essential stop in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 177 kilometres east of Dalaman. No journey is complete without experiencing Antalya Beach, Antalya and Greek Amphitheatre.