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Only SunExpress operates flights between Cologne and Dalaman.

Flights from Cologne to Dalaman usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Dalaman (DLM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SunExpress: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cologne to Dalaman:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 173 € return via Ankara Esenboga (ESB), compared with 372 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 14 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SunExpress and TUI fly. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Cologne to Dalaman most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Ankara Esenboga (ESB) – 0% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Cologne to Dalaman route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 190 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 377 €, a difference of 186 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cologne to Dalaman route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Dalaman:

• Earliest: departs at 0:05 and lands at 3:25
• Latest: departs at 19:35 and lands at 22:55.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% below the route average of 297 €. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Cologne to Dalaman takes 3h 20m, covering 3.745 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 183 € to 816 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cologne to Dalaman are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 114 €, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 10m, compared to 7h 20m via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and 9h 12m via Ankara Esenboga (ESB).

Dalaman is 1 hour ahead of Cologne (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dalaman Airport (DLM) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avec Car Rental
• AllMeet Rent
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL
• Alamo
• Pandora Car Hire

Return flights from Cologne to Dalaman range from 201 € to 427 €, with an average of 297 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 201 € counts as a good deal.