Cheap flights from London to Bodrum

September is the cheapest month to fly this route, and it is also one of the kindest: the sea is still warm and the crowds have thinned. Fares climb through July and August, when school holidays push demand up, and again around the spring and autumn half-term breaks. Late spring and early autumn give you the best balance of weather and price. Weekday departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and midweek flights tend to be the quietest. Book a few months ahead for summer travel, and watch fares closely in the shoulder months, when they move less.

The mix on this route is mostly low-cost. Ryanair and Ryanair UK, Easyjet, Jet2, Pegasus, Sun Express and Ajet all fly between London and Bodrum, generally direct into Milas. Turkish Airlines, Swiss and Air Baltic also appear in the results, and their tickets tend to include more — a checked bag, seat selection, food — though you pay for that in the fare. On low-cost tickets you are buying a seat and a small cabin bag, with checked luggage and extras added on, so compare the total rather than the headline number.

Bodrum is served by Milas airport, which sits inland rather than beside the town. The transfer into Bodrum centre is a road journey, and it runs longer than you might expect if you are used to airports on the edge of the resort. Shared shuttles, private transfers, taxis and car hire all leave from the terminal, and booking a transfer before you land saves queueing after a late arrival. If you are staying further along the peninsula, check exactly where your hotel is before you choose a transfer, because the drive can be considerably longer. In high summer, allow extra time on the road.

Currency

TRY (₺)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Turkish

Emergency number

112, 177

Driving side

right

Calling code

+36

Internet domain

.tr

Population of Bodrum

11 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Istanbul)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare leaves from, since Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City are far apart.
• On low-cost tickets, confirm what the fare includes for cabin and checked baggage before you pay.
• If you are connecting on separate tickets, leave a generous gap and check whether bags are through-checked.
• Make sure your passport and any entry rules for Turkey are in order well before you fly.
• Look at September fares if you want the cheapest month, and book early for July and August.
• Decide whether you want a direct flight to Milas or a connection that suits your dates better.