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Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Dakar and Istanbul Airport.

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,092 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to C$ 1,261 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 138–C$ 138 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.

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

• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Dakar to Istanbul Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,147 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,252, a difference of C$ 105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Taksim, and Istanbul City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 7:52 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 4:07 am.

The flight takes about 6h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 14% above the route average of C$ 1,210. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dakar to Istanbul Airport takes 6h 57m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,051 to C$ 7,077. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Istanbul Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 747.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 55m, compared with 12h 05m via Madrid Barajas (MAD) and 12h 27m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

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.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport range from C$ 1,106 to C$ 1,445, with an average of C$ 1,210 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,106 counts as a good deal.