Flying from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to London: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Dalaman Airport is located in Dalaman. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 3 hours behind Dalaman.
The busiest route is from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Choose from 47 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DLM to LGW is the 00:20 easyJet option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:15 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your flight from DLM to London, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Reserve a direct flight from Dalaman Airport to London and skip the connections. DLM offers nonstop services to these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
These are some of the popular carriers offering direct flights from Dalaman Airport to London:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DLM to London. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey), you will need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Dalaman Airport to London for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
DLM is about 6 kilometres from central Dalaman. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 6 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dalaman Airport to London? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near DLM:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to London
RM72 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dalaman Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM273. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DLM to London.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Dalaman Airport to London. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to the centre of London is around 57 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Consider staying in a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late flight from Dalaman Airport to London. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
As soon as your flight from Dalaman Airport to London has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near LGW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from DLM to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Dalaman Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Dalaman Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DLM to London around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
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Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of big attractions to add to your London travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Buckingham Palace.
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