Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Dalaman and Istanbul share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 55 weekly Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with AJet is the earliest you can take. AJet operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Your DLM to SAW flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Istanbul (and then exploring more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a snap with AJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
AJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Pegasus Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for DLM to SAW flights, with 83.61% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DLM and SAW:
Vienna Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Milas–Bodrum Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight is $24. A return plane ticket is currently $55. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from DLM to SAW by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
75% of flights taking off from Dalaman Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dalaman Airport is about 6 kilometers from central Dalaman. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near DLM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you have a late Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SAW:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Essence, Eren Rent a Car or 724 Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Istanbul and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Sabiha Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Istanbul. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Dalaman Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DLM to SAW in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometers east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Izmir is another well-known destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometers south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without seeing Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.




