There are 5 ways to get from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, 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
5h 10m₺1,976–5,281Bus via Dalaman
cheapest- Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus
13h 18m₺1,013–2,488Drive 729.5 km
- Drive from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbulcar 729.5 km
7h 25m₺4,165–6,016Bus, fly to Istanbul, Metro
- Take the bus from Karaağaç Üçyol to Sağlık Eczanesibus
- Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST)plane DLM - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 58m₺11,173–26,258Bus
- Take the bus from Dalaman to Istanbul Otogaribus
15h 7m₺1,939–2,754
Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul is to bus via Dalaman which costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.500 ₺ and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul is to bus and fly and Metro which takes 4h 58m and costs 11.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Karaağaç Üçyol and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Özkan and Dalaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Dalaman (Region) and Istanbul is 527 km. The road distance is 729.5 km.
The best way to get from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Dalaman which takes 13h 18m and costs 1.000 ₺ - 2.500 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul, including transfers.
Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Dalaman station.
Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at İstanbul Esenler station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul is 730 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Dalaman (Region) to Istanbul.
There are 4347+ hotels available in Istanbul.
What companies run services between Dalaman (Region), Turkey and Istanbul, Turkey?
Balikesir Uludağ operates a bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenler 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₺1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 12h. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺12,000–26,000
- 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
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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
- ₺1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
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