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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.

Dalaman, Turkiye
Beach
Serene riverbank with lush greenery and blooming flowers in Dalaman, Türkiye.

Dalaman

Turkiye

Round-trip price68,766 HUF

32 available dates

Istanbul, Turkiye
City break
A stunning aerial view capturing Istanbul's Galata Tower and historic cityscape by the Bosphorus.

Istanbul

Turkiye

Round-trip price29,385 HUF

2290 available dates

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.

MonthDalamanIstanbul
November 202668,766 HUF41,026 HUF — cheaper this month
December 2026no data32,048 HUF
January 2027no data29,611 HUF
February 2027no data29,385 HUF
March 2027no data30,012 HUF
April 2027no data40,526 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).