Flights to Dalaman Turkey
If you're planning to visit Dalaman, it's probably because of the beautiful beaches and the historical attractions rather than for bustling city life. Unfortunately for air travellers, the quieter places don't usually enjoy a huge range of flights. After all, if they did, the unspoilt beauty wouldn't be quite so unspoilt.
British Airways have some of the best deals on direct flights. Prices start at about £180 for an inclusive return from London Heathrow, and the journey takes about four hours. However, prices vary according to when you're planning to travel, and you may end up paying a lot more if you're picky about dates.
Excel Airlines run flights to Dalaman from Bristol , Birmingham and Manchester as well as London Gatwick. Prices are on a par with British Airways, but flights only run during the summer season (1st May to 31st October).
Turkish Airlines are another option for flights to Dalaman, although they don't do direct flights at the moment, so you'll almost certainly have to go via Istanbul , adding a couple of hours to your journey. Prices are usually more expensive than British Airways, starting at about £270 for an inclusive return, but it's always worth checking them out to see if they can beat the current BA deal.
For budget travellers, the best way of getting a cheap flight to Dalaman is to use two different airlines. The most hassle-free way of doing this is to use an online travel agent or price comparison website. Although it's possible to D.I.Y, co-ordinating the times of different flights is a real struggle and usually not worth it for the saving. Expedia (www.expedia.co.uk) and cheapflights.co.uk have deals on flights to Dalaman. These usually involve using a European carrier such as Lufthansa or KLM for the first leg of the journey, then picking up a Turkish Airlines flight in Istanbul .
One advantage of flying with Turkish Airlines is that the HAVAS airport buses are timed to pick you up, so you have a low-cost (less than £10.00) and convenient way of getting to Marmaris and Fethiye. The Dalaman Airport Taxi costs roughly the same amount, but is only available at certain times of the day. Private taxis are also available. Prices vary depending on which part of the Dalaman region you're heading to. If you're planning on hiring a car, check out www.car-dalaman.com when you're comparing prices.
