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How to get fromDalaman to Istanbulby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dalaman to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane DLM - SAW
    2. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    3h 53m
    ₺1,932–6,220

  2. Bus via Dalaman

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    13h 13m
    ₺1,009–2,494

  3. Drive 727.3 km

    1. Drive from Dalaman to Istanbulcar car 727.3 km
    7h 18m
    ₺4,059–5,863

  4. Fly to Istanbul, Metro

    1. Fly from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane DLM - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    3h 41m
    ₺10,129–16,197

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dalaman to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    13h 50m
    ₺1,900–2,700

Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Dalaman, 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.

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