London to Dalaman Flight Delay & Cancellation Compensation

How much compensation for a London–Dalaman delay?

London to Dalaman (DLM) is approximately 2,700 km — medium-haul tier (1,500–3,500 km). Under UK261, compensation is £350 per person for a 3+ hour arrival delay or cancellation with less than 14 days' notice. The UK has a 6-year limitation period. Dalaman serves the popular Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Marmaris resorts in southwest Turkey.

Which airlines fly London to Dalaman and which are covered both ways?

Major UK operators to Dalaman include TUI Airways, easyJet, Jet2, and Thomson (now TUI). All are UK-registered carriers covered under UK261 both ways — including the return Dalaman → London leg. Turkish Airlines and SunExpress (Turkish carriers) are covered only on UK departure flights. Choose a UK carrier if you want return-flight protection.

My Dalaman return flight was delayed 7 hours — what care rights do I have?

For a 7-hour delay on the Dalaman → London return on a UK carrier (TUI, easyJet, Jet2): £350 flat-rate compensation per person, plus Article 9 care rights during the wait at Dalaman — meals and refreshments, 2 free phone calls, and hotel accommodation plus transfers if an overnight stay is required. Care rights are owed regardless of the cause of delay.

Is easyJet covered for the return Dalaman → London flight?

Yes. easyJet is a UK-registered carrier. UK261 applies to easyJet flights both from London to Dalaman and from Dalaman back to London. If your Dalaman → London easyJet flight arrived 3+ hours late, you are entitled to £350 per person. easyJet processes most claims through their online portal — escalate to CEDR if rejected without valid grounds.

Does EU261 apply to Dalaman flights from other European countries?

Yes. For flights departing from EU countries (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, etc.) to Dalaman, EU261 applies at €400 (medium-haul). EU carriers (Condor, Transavia, TUI fly Netherlands) cover both directions. Non-EU carriers (Turkish Airlines, SunExpress) on EU departures are covered outbound only. The regulation and amount differs by departure country but the principle is identical.