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

• Earliest: departs at 01:05 and lands at 08:55
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 22:20.

The flight takes about 7h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Dakar takes 7h 50m, 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.

Return flights from Istanbul Airport to Dakar range from £563 to £666, with an average of £608 over the past 12 months. Anything below £563 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £551 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with £628 for direct.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £532 to £1,758. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £413, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

Connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Dakar most commonly pass through:

• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 30% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Istanbul Airport to Dakar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £584 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £689, a difference of £105.

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 Istanbul Airport and Dakar.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 03m, compared to 13h 44m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

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

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

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