Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
The timezone in Dalaman is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Madrid.
Your MAD to DLM flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and DLM:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport flight is $136. A return ticket right now is $338. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to DLM if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAD to DLM.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that leave from Madrid Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Madrid Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near DLM:
Grab a Dalaman Airport rental car and explore Dalaman and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avec car rentals, Right Cars and AllMeet rent a car are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Dalaman Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Dalaman. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport. Dalaman in peak season has a buzzing atmosphere, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Visit in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Dalaman Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dalaman, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to DLM in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is just one of the many places in Türkiye (Turkey) waiting to be explored once you've seen Dalaman. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Hagia Sophia Museum, Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum.
Around 499 kilometres north-east of Dalaman, Ankara is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
