Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dalaman Airport (DLM): what you need to know
Dalaman's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Dalaman one hour ahead of Cape Town.
Give yourself enough time to make your CPT to DLM flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and DLM:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Right now, R 5,949 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,599. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to DLM, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CPT to DLM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPT touch down on schedule 81.65% of the time.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Dalaman Airport (DLM)
If you have a late Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near DLM:
Pick up a Dalaman Airport rental car and discover Dalaman and beyond with your own wheels. Avec car rentals, Right Cars and AllMeet rent a car are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Dalaman Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to central Dalaman
Dalaman Airport to the centre of Dalaman has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Dalaman Airport (DLM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Dalaman in February.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Dalaman Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dalaman, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DLM sometime around then 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 explored once you've taken in the sights of Dalaman. Around 467 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Ankara is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 499 kilometres north-east of Dalaman. No trip is complete without experiencing Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
