Dalaman Airport

Overview

Dalaman International Airport is the main air gateway for Dalaman in Türkiye and a large airport that handles both domestic and international traffic. Identified by the codes DLM and LTBS, it serves travellers heading to the wider southwest coast as well as those connecting onward by road. For visitors, its practical value is simple: it is the airport that puts you closest to the Dalaman area while offering the facilities and operating scale expected from a major regional hub.

What travellers should know

• Airport codes: DLM (IATA) and LTBS (ICAO)
• Airport type: large airport serving Dalaman, Türkiye
• Elevation: 20 ft (6 m) above sea level
• Runway: 01/19, 9842 ft long, concrete surface, fully lighted
• Time zone: Europe/Istanbul

Airside and operations

The airport’s single runway, 01/19, is just under 10,000 feet long and built in concrete, which supports regular commercial operations and gives airlines flexibility across a range of aircraft types. Because the runway is also lighted, arrivals and departures can continue in low-light periods, an important detail for passengers with early morning or late evening flights. Its low elevation of 20 feet above sea level is another standard operational feature that helps define the airfield environment.

Planning your trip

For travellers, the most useful preparation step is to check the official airport website before departure for current airport information, terminal guidance, and local updates: https://www.dalamanairport.aero/. Since the airport operates on Europe/Istanbul time, it is worth confirming your flight timing carefully if you are arriving from or connecting through a different time zone. Arriving with the correct local time in mind can make transfers, pickups, and onward travel around Dalaman much smoother.