Flights Dalaman → Istanbul
DLM → SAW
Route overview
The flight route operates between Dalaman and Istanbul, using a mix of Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft. The airport in Dalaman, which opened in 1981, serves as the origin for this busy route, connecting to one of the world's most populous aviation hubs where over 48 million passengers pass through annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Dalaman (DLM) → Istanbul (SAW) route is operated by Pegasus Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Istanbul the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Dalaman the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Istanbul: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Dalaman (DLM) to Istanbul (SAW) heads north for about 468 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Dalaman the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Istanbul it is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airlines operating DLM-SAW
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Frequently asked questions about DLM-SAW
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Pegasus Airlines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
