Flying from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM): What you need to know
Istanbul's main base, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM).
Dortmund Airport is located in Dortmund. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Istanbul to DTM. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Istanbul to DTM that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and DTM include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG)
IST is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to DTM can be booked with Pegasus.
On the SAW to DTM route, Pegasus Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Dortmund Airport.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DTM:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Istanbul to DTM flight? Unwind in a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DTM if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Dortmund Airport flight.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Dortmund. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport is $99. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $212. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Istanbul to DTM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Istanbul to Dortmund Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Istanbul to DTM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
February is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport (DTM), while May is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Dortmund based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Istanbul to DTM plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dortmund to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dortmund
Start your Dortmund trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Dortmund Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Dortmund must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hohensyburg Castle.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Dortmund, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Journey around 274 kilometres northeast to Hamburg to tick off its top sights. From Miniatur Wunderland to Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres northeast of Dortmund, Bremen is another essential stop in Germany. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Marktplatz, Rathaus and Die Glocke - Das Bremer Konzerthaus.
