There are 5 ways to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
best- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane DLM - SAW
- Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain
2h 38m₺2,135–6,454Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus
13h 17m₺1,018–2,665Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dalaman-DLM to Istanbul733 km
7h 25m₺3,400–4,300Drive 733 km
- Drive from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbulcar 733 km
7h 25m₺4,115–5,944Fly to Istanbul
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST)plane DLM - IST
2h 26m₺10,793–24,575
Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul is to bus which costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺ and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Dalaman Havalimanı and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Dalaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Dalaman Airport (DLM) and Istanbul is 507 km. The road distance is 733 km.
The best way to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Dalaman station.
The best way to get from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.700 ₺. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 10.000 ₺ - 25.000 ₺ and takes 2h 26m.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul is 733 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul.
What companies run services between Dalaman Airport (DLM), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Balikesir Uludağ operates a bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺2,000 and the journey takes 12h. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines flies from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST) every 2 hours.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–25,000
- Website
- ajet.com
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–12,000
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000–6,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,900–12,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺2,000
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺950–1,400
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- 0 850 333 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,400
- Schedules at
- pamukkale.com.tr
- Phone
- 0(850) 309 22 16
- [email protected]
- Website
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- istanbulkalesi.com.tr
- Phone
- 0850 577 99 99
- [email protected]
- Website
- varan.com.tr
Bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–2,300
- Schedules at
- varan.com.tr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dalaman-DLM to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–4,300
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