The Turkish coast in December: empty beaches, mountain views and lunch in the sun.
EasyJet flies non-stop from Manchester to Dalaman from £39 return, and from London Gatwick from £50. Dalaman is the airport for Fethiye, Ölüdeniz and Dalyan, and the dates fall in late November and early December 2026, when the summer crowds are long gone.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Manchester or London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Dalaman, Turkey
- Airline: EasyJet
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £39–£59 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
Manchester: 05/12/2026 - 12/12/2026
Manchester: 28/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
London Gatwick: 17/11/2026 - 05/12/2026
London Gatwick: 24/11/2026 - 01/12/2026
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From Manchester, the flight leaves at 13:45 and lands in Dalaman at 21:10 local time. The return leaves at 22:05 and lands at 23:40. From Gatwick, the flight leaves at 08:10 and lands at 15:20. The cheapest fares include a small under-seat bag only, so add a cabin bag or a checked bag if you need one.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in Manchester costs about £5.50. In Fethiye, a gözleme, the stuffed Turkish flatbread, costs about £2, a glass of tea 30p and a cold Efes in a harbour bar £3. A full fish dinner at the Fethiye fish market, cooked to order, comes to about £15, and a dolmuş minibus to Ölüdeniz costs less than £1.
☀️ The Weather
December is quiet and mild on the Turquoise Coast. Expect highs of 16-17°C, nights around 8°C and some rainy days between long spells of sunshine. The sea is still about 19°C, warm enough for a quick swim on a sunny afternoon.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Fethiye town, close to the harbour and the dolmuş to the beaches.
Karbelsun City · 8.9/10 · From £35/night
A simple, central hotel a short walk from the old town and the harbour.
Perle House · 9.3/10 · From £44/night
A small, friendly guesthouse with spotless rooms and a big breakfast.
Yacht Boheme Hotel · 9.7/10 · From £91/night
An adults-only boutique hotel on the marina, with views over the bay.
🎯 What to Do
Fethiye mixes boats, mountains and ancient tombs.
12 Islands boat tour: A day on the water around the bays and islands of the Gulf of Fethiye, with lunch on board.
Paragliding over Ölüdeniz: A tandem flight from Babadağ mountain down to the Blue Lagoon, one of the best spots in the world.
Saklıkent Gorge jeep safari: A jeep tour to the narrow canyon of Saklıkent and a waterfall, with lunch.
Babadağ cable car: The ride up to 1,700 metres for the view over Ölüdeniz and the coast.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Dalaman is the start of the Lycian coast.
Dalyan: Rock tombs above the river and Iztuzu turtle beach, about 30 minutes by road from the airport.
Göcek: A quiet marina village surrounded by pine forests, about 20 minutes by road.
Kaş: A pretty harbour town with Greek islands on the horizon, about 2h30 by road from Fethiye.
Pamukkale: The white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, about 3h30 by road.
From £39 return, non-stop from the UK to the Turquoise Coast. Winter sun for the price of a takeaway.
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