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SunExpress Launches New Night Flights from Manchester to Dalaman, Türkiye

SunExpress has announced the launch of new nonstop night flights between Manchester Airport and Dalaman, Türkiye.  Starting May 19, 2026, the route will operate daily.


SunExpress Boeing 737-8 MAX - Courtesy SunExpress
SunExpress Boeing 737-8 MAX - Courtesy SunExpress

On Wednesday (February 11, 2026), SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, announced the launch of direct night flights from Manchester Airport to Dalaman in Türkiye.  Starting from May 19th, 2026, the carrier will introduce daily overnight flights, which will depart Manchester at 00:45 and arrive in Dalaman at 07:00.  Late evening return flights are also available, departing Dalaman at 21:05 and arriving back in Manchester at 23:45 (all times local).


In Wednesday’s announcement, SunExpress’ Head of Sales, Tobias Bracht, said,


“We know how precious holiday time really is, and these new night flights are all about helping our customers enjoy every moment of it.  Touching down in Dalaman as the sun rises means the holiday begins instantly, whether that’s a first swim in the sea, a relaxed breakfast by the coast with the relief knowing you haven’t lost a day to travel.  We’re incredibly proud to be expanding our Manchester programme and strengthen our offering to Türkiye, giving travellers even more freedom and choice of destinations alongside Antalya, Izmir and Milas-Bodrum.”


For summer 2026, SunExpress will operate a robust flying program from Manchester Airport to key holiday destinations in Türkiye.  The schedule includes up to 24 weekly flights to Antalya, 19 weekly flights to Izmir, 15 weekly flights to Dalaman and twice-weekly services to Bodrum.  Customers traveling from Manchester will be able to explore Türkiye’s turquoise coasts, captivating history and culture, rich local cuisine, various sports and outdoor opportunities. Dalaman is home to world-class Blue Flag beaches, including the iconic Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz, alongside vibrant resorts and luxury accommodation that cater to every type of holidaymaker.


Established in Antalya in 1989 as a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, SunExpress serves as a tourism ambassador between Turkey and Europe with 35 years of experience and leisure airline expertise.  The carrier operates flights to 237 routes across 35 countries, carrying 15 million passengers annually.  The company has over 4,500 employees based in Antalya, Frankfurt, Izmir, Ankara an Dalaman.


 

Source: SunExpress

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