XX February, 2026 - SunExpress, the joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has announced the launch of direct night flights from Manchester Airport to Dalaman, offering passengers a more convenient way maximise their time in Türkiye.

Starting from May 19^th, 2026, SunExpress will introduce daily overnight services, departing Manchester at 00:45 and arriving in Dalaman at 07:00 local time.

The new flights are designed to allow travellers to arrive early in the morning, make full use of their first day and reduce the need to take additional annual leave when travelling from the UK.

Late evening return flights are also available, departing Dalaman at 21:05 and arriving back in Manchester at 23:45 local time.

Night and late evening flights are available for booking now, with fares starting from £84.99 one way.

SunExpress will continue to operate a strong programme for summer 2026 from Manchester Airport to key leisure destinations in Türkiye. This includes up to 24 weekly flights to Antalya, 19 weekly flights to Izmir, 15 weekly flights to Dalaman and twice-weekly services to Bodrum, giving travellers a wide choice of departure times and destinations throughout the season.

Tobias Bracht, Head of Sales at SunExpress, 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.”

Passengers travelling with SunExpress 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 a standout destination, 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.

In addition to ‘summer sun and beach’ travel, SunExpress caters for several other types of travel including cultural, archaeological, and culinary tourism, and sports travel.

SunExpress is a value carrier with a strong presence on the Turkish Riviera and in Anatolia. The airline operates in a total of 237 routes to 92 destinations across 35 countries.

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About SunExpress

Established in Antalya in 1989 as a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, SunExpress acts as a tourism ambassador between Turkey and Europe with its 35 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. Operating flights to 237 routes across 35 countries, SunExpress carries 15 million passengers annually with over 4,500 employees based in Antalya, Frankfurt, Izmir, Ankara and Dalaman. www.SunExpress.com  

 

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