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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 am and lands at 7:50 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 4:00 am.

The flight takes about 6h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Istanbul Airport takes 6h 55m, covering 3,289 miles.

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 $800 to $1,046, with an average of $876 over the past 12 months. Anything below $800 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $876 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $790 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $913 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 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% of flights 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 $674 to $5,053. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $516, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 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) - 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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Dakar to Istanbul Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $830 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $906, a difference of $76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii and Ayasofya. 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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