Private jet to Dalaman

Dalaman itself is a small town that few people fly in to see. Its airport, however, is the only civil one on more than a hundred kilometres of the south-west Turkish coast, from Marmaris in the west to Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Kalkan in the east. Most private passengers head for the sheltered bays of Göcek, where gulets and sailing yachts start their cruises 20-30 minutes from the aircraft steps.

The airport is open day and night with no curfew, which on a hot coast makes evening departures easy. In return it is strict about two things: every private passenger must pass through the general aviation terminal, where a fee per person is charged, and every movement needs a slot that is only valid 20 minutes either side. The aircraft may park for a few days at most. We are a broker, so we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and Turkey and plan the slot, the parking and the drive to the marina before the quote is sent.

Tell us where you are going on the coast, the dates and the number of guests, and we will send aircraft options with the slot and transfer worked out.

Why this coast suits a private flight

Flight times from Europe

Non-stop times in a Pilatus PC-24 light jet, as in the main price table, including taxi, climb and descent:

The route crosses central Europe and the Balkans, then the Aegean. From London and Madrid a Gulfstream G280 saves almost half an hour against the PC-24, 3:57 h instead of 4:26 h, and gives a stand-up cabin for the longest legs. Budapest is 2:24 h away in a Phenom 300, Copenhagen 3:44 h and Oslo 4:22 h. Rhodes is so close that the flight takes under 40 minutes; from Dubai allow 3:38-3:54 h and from New York about 10 h non-stop in a Falcon 8X or Gulfstream G650.

Charter prices for Dalaman

Each price is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, the general aviation terminal fee and passenger taxes, with an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time is for the first aircraft in the row.

From the European hubs

Rome at EUR 16,000 and Vienna at EUR 16,500 are the least expensive hubs for a PC-24. Milan and Munich cost EUR 17,500, London and Madrid EUR 22,000. For eight people with a week of luggage the Citation XLS+ costs only EUR 2,500 more than the PC-24 from Milan or Munich.

From the Greek islands and within Turkey

A cruise that ends on another island or a business stop in Istanbul fits a turboprop or a very light jet. Istanbul and Ankara are domestic flights, flown by a Turkish operator:

From northern Europe, Britain and central Europe

Manchester, Oslo and Helsinki are four hours or more away, which is where the Latitude or the Praetor 600 earns its place: a taller cabin and a hold for sailing bags, for EUR 26,000-31,000 depending on the city.

From the Gulf and New York

Price follows flight time, the distance to the nearest free aircraft and the date: Saturdays, when many charter boats change crews, and July and August are the most expensive. Because the aircraft can stay nine days at most, a longer holiday is usually priced as two one-way flights. The per-person terminal fee, Turkish handling and airport charges appear as separate lines in the quote. Departure taxes depend on where you take off: France charges its solidarity tax per passenger by distance, on a jet about EUR 1,015 to Turkey and about EUR 420 within Europe, Italy EUR 200 from Milan or Rome, both more than 1,500 km away for the tax, Austria EUR 12, a per-passenger tax in the Netherlands on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, departure taxes in Germany, Norway and the UK. UK Air Passenger Duty is the standard rate of the distance band, and the higher rate for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats; aircraft under 5.7 t are exempt.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Three trips priced from the tables

Price per passenger

Divide the price of the whole aircraft by the number of people on board; rounded one-way figures:

Online calculator

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The airport and its rules for private aircraft

Dalaman International Airport (DLM, LTBS) lies about 6 km south of the town in Muğla province and shares the field with a Turkish air force base on its northern side. Scheduled flights use a domestic and an international terminal; private passengers use a separate general aviation terminal with its own passport and customs control. The single runway, 01/19, is 3,000 m long and 45 m wide and takes every business aircraft category.

The airport is slot-coordinated all year. A confirmed slot holds 20 minutes before and after, and the arrival slot cannot be changed once the aircraft has left its departure airport, so a longer delay means a new slot, in high season often hours later. Military jets have priority for take-off and landing, which can cause short holds. Handling is by Çelebi and Gözen, catering is ordered at least 24 hours ahead and delivered straight to the aircraft, and fuel is available around the clock, though summer refuelling can take longer and is ordered early.

When another airport is the better choice

Some trips start or end elsewhere on the coast, and these airports are also the alternates if weather or traffic stop a landing. Distances are straight-line from Dalaman:

Picking the aircraft for a sailing holiday

On a boat, storage is tight, so most guests travel with soft bags, and it is the luggage rather than the number of seats that decides the class:

Diving gear, kitesurf boards and paragliding equipment for Babadağ need to be declared with the request, because the hold of light jets fills quickly with long items.

Not sure which aircraft fits the group and the luggage? Leave your number and a consultant will call you.

Sailing season and the best months

Traffic rises from May and stays high into November. This is how the year looks for slots, aircraft and boats:

If the cruise has a fixed Saturday start, book the aircraft as soon as the boat is confirmed. Kurban Bayramı moves about 11 days earlier each year and fills Turkish airports, so we check its date for every summer request.

Getting from the airport to Göcek, Fethiye and Marmaris

For Marmaris and Kaş we plan the landing so that passengers do not reach the hotel in the middle of the night. A large group gets a minivan or two cars rather than separate runs. From Kaş a short ferry crossing leads to the Greek island of Kastellorizo; Greece is in Schengen, so passports are checked there too.

Empty Legs on the Lycian coast

The aircraft can stay nine days at most and rarely gets a stand for long in summer, so many jets leave Dalaman empty after dropping guests and return empty to collect them. Typical directions:

An empty leg follows someone else's schedule, so it works when your dates are flexible by a day or two. Send the direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights and we will forward flights that match.

Bringing a dog or cat

Pets fly in the cabin with you and clear the border in the general aviation terminal, not through a cargo shed. Turkey is outside the EU, so the papers must satisfy Turkey on arrival and the EU or UK on the way home. Allow several months:

• Microchip, then rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel.
• Antibody blood test in an approved laboratory at least 30 days after the vaccination, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
• Health certificate from a government vet, issued no more than a few days before the flight; from Great Britain an export health certificate for Turkey.
• Two pets per person enter Turkey free of duty.

Charter boats differ: some welcome dogs, others forbid them in the contract, so ask the yacht broker first. We ask for the car at the aircraft steps, so the animal does not wait on the apron in the July and August heat.

Documents, permits and border control

Checklist for the day of departure

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, with enough validity.
• Passenger list with names and document numbers, sent in time for the permit.
• Name of the boat, the marina and the boarding time, or the hotel address.
• Hotel departure time on the way home, with a margin for the 20-minute slot window.
• Bags, diving or sports equipment and their sizes.
• Pet papers and the boat owner's consent.
• Catering order at least 24 hours before take-off.
• Travel insurance and invoice details.

Booking in five steps

1. Tell us the boat, marina or hotel and its boarding or check-in time: a 20-minute drive to Göcek or 1:20-1:50 h by road to Marmaris decides the landing time.
2. The operator applies for the landing permit and the handler requests arrival and departure slots and the general aviation terminal.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft with the price for the whole aircraft; the terminal fee, transfer and catering are separate lines.
4. We compare parking with two one-way flights if the stay is longer than two or three days, and you sign the contract with the operator.
5. On the day, arrive early at the departure airport so the slot in Dalaman holds; the driver waits at the general aviation terminal.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about flying privately to Dalaman

• • What does a private jet to Dalaman cost?

  • A Phenom 300 costs from EUR 15,000 one way from Budapest. From Rome a Pilatus PC-24 costs EUR 16,000, from Milan or Munich EUR 17,500, always for the whole aircraft. A turboprop from Rhodes starts at EUR 6,000. The terminal fee per person and departure taxes come on top.

• • Why must all passengers use the general aviation terminal?

  • It is the airport's rule for every private flight, international or domestic. A fee is charged per person and listed in the quote.

• • What if we are late leaving home?

  • The slot holds 20 minutes either side. A longer delay needs a new slot, which in high season can be much later.

• • Can the aircraft wait while we sail?

  • Usually for 2-3 days and, on request, up to nine. For a longer holiday the aircraft flies home and comes back on the return day.

• • How far is Göcek from the airport?

  • About 25 km, 20-30 minutes by car. Fethiye is about 50 km away and Marmaris about 95 km.

• • Can we fly home from Rhodes after the cruise?

  • Yes. The aircraft can collect you in Rhodes; Greece is in Schengen, so there is a passport check when you arrive from Turkey.

• • Is a late-night departure possible?

  • Yes, the airport has no curfew. A slot is still required, and the driver should leave the hotel with time to spare.

• • Which aircraft suits eight people?

  • A Citation XLS+ or Citation Latitude seats eight with room for a week of soft bags. A light jet may have eight seats but a much smaller hold.

• • Do I need a visa for Turkey?

  • Not for UK and most EU citizens staying up to 90 days in 180 days. Passport validity rules depend on nationality.

• • Can I bring my dog?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, rabies vaccination, an antibody test and a health certificate. Check first that the boat or hotel accepts dogs.

• • When is the best sailing weather?

  • May, September and October are warm without the worst heat, and boats and slots are easier to get than in July and August.