Dalaman vs Istanbul — which is cheaper?
Comparing the cheapest return fares available now, Istanbul is 39,381 HUF cheaper than Dalaman.
Fares apply to the dates shown. Dates and trip types may differ between the two offers.
Cheapest round trip by month
The cheapest round-trip fare from Budapest to Dalaman and Istanbul in each of the coming months, based on currently cached prices.
| Month | Dalaman | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 68,766 HUF | 41,026 HUF — cheaper this month |
| December 2026 | no data | 32,048 HUF |
| January 2027 | no data | 29,611 HUF |
| February 2027 | no data | 29,385 HUF |
| March 2027 | no data | 30,012 HUF |
| April 2027 | no data | 40,526 HUF |
Istanbul is cheaper in all 1 comparable months.
The biggest gap is in November 2026: Dalaman 68,766 HUF vs Istanbul 41,026 HUF — a difference of 27,740 HUF.
Cheapest month per destination: Dalaman — November 2026 (68,766 HUF), Istanbul — February 2027 (29,385 HUF).
How do these two destinations differ?
- Distance from Budapest
- Dalaman: approx. 1,441 km · Istanbul: approx. 1,070 km
- Currently available dates
- Dalaman: 32 · Istanbul: 2290
- Destination type
- Dalaman: beach · Istanbul: city break
Frequently asked questions
How much cheaper is Istanbul than Dalaman?
Istanbul flights are currently about 39,381 HUF cheaper than Dalaman from Budapest (29,385 HUF vs. 68,766 HUF).
Which has more available dates: Dalaman or Istanbul?
Istanbul currently offers more available dates from Budapest (2290) than Dalaman (32).

