Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Dalaman's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Dalaman three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Choose from 12 weekly Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Jet2 is the earliest flight available. SunExpress operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BHX to DLM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport, so getting to Dalaman (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
SunExpress is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 90.91% of services arriving on schedule, SunExpress has the best on-time performance for BHX to DLM flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and DLM:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Belfast International Airport
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Of the flights that depart from Birmingham Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometers from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BHX:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Consider staying in a hotel near DLM if you have a late Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Dalaman Airport rental car and explore Dalaman and beyond with your own wheels. Avec car rentals, Right Cars and AllMeet rent a car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Dalaman Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport. Dalaman in peak season has a buzzing atmosphere, but prices are often higher and major attractions can be crowded. Plan your visit in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Dalaman is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Dalaman Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to DLM around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Dalaman has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometers north of Dalaman, a visit to Istanbul will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Ankara is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 499 kilometers north-east of Dalaman. No trip is complete without experiencing The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.