Traveling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
The timezone in Dalaman is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Detroit.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to DLM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Dalaman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and DLM:
Istanbul Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
74% of flights that leave from Detroit Wayne County Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Detroit Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Dalaman Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DLM instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Dalaman Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avec car rentals, Right Cars or AllMeet rent a car and experience more of Dalaman and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Dalaman Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport is approximately 6 kilometers from the center of Dalaman. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Dalaman Airport. Dalaman in high season is buzzing, but prices are typically higher and attractions can be busy. Visit in the off-season if you like a quieter experience.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Dalaman Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dalaman, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to DLM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dalaman. Around 467 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Türkiye (Turkey), head for Ankara, roughly 499 kilometers north-east of Dalaman. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are highlights.
