Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Ankara and Dalaman share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from ESB to DLM start at 00:15 — the earliest with AJet. The latest departure is at 11:45 with AJet. In total, there are 19 weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport flights.
Your ESB to DLM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
AJet offers direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Dalaman — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is AJet.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ESB and DLM include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
At the moment, £22 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £53. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Get cheap tickets from ESB to DLM by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ESB to DLM.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ankara Esenboga Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ankara Esenboga Airport from central Ankara, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kms (18 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ESB:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you're arriving on a late Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near DLM:
Travel at your own speed with a Dalaman Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avec car rentals, Right Cars or AllMeet rent a car and discover more of Dalaman and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dalaman Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Before securing your flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport, think about which time of year is best for you. High season in Dalaman offers a vibrant atmosphere and lots to do, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Book your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Dalaman Airport for July if you want to visit Dalaman during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to DLM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many cities in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dalaman. Around 467 kms (290 miles) away to the north, check out popular attractions including Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Around 499 kms (310 miles) north-east of Dalaman, Ankara is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). No visit is complete without checking out The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.