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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dakar to Istanbul Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:15 am and lands at 2:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 3:58 am.

The flight takes about 6h 53m.

A direct flight from Dakar to Istanbul Airport takes 6h 53m, covering 8,519 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 1,134 to C$ 1,501, with an average of C$ 1,276 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,134 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 1,276 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,160 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to C$ 1,312 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Istanbul Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,018 to C$ 6,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Istanbul Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 928, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

One-stop flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport most commonly connect through:

• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,194 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,350, a difference of C$ 155.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dakar and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 48m, compared with 11h 30m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and 12h 05m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Istanbul Airport is 3 hours ahead of Dakar (Turkey Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Kapaliçarşi. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.