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Flights from Istanbul to Dakar

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Cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Dakar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Tue 27/10
Distance: 3,311 mi
Istanbul airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Book your Istanbul to Dakar flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Istanbul to Dakar (Senegal) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £313, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Istanbul to Dakar takes roughly 7 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Istanbul–Dakar route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
  • Arrival airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

The weather in Dakar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dakar, temperatures average around 0ºC in the warmest months and roughly 0ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Tips for cheaper flights from Istanbul to Dakar

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Istanbul to Dakar:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dakar. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Istanbul to Dakar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Istanbul to Dakar?
When you fly from Istanbul to Dakar the average price is £458. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Istanbul to Dakar at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Istanbul to Dakar is 313 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Dakar?
The most popular months to book a flight from Istanbul to Dakar are June, January and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Istanbul to Dakar?
The best time of the year to go to Dakar when flying from Istanbul depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Dakar from Istanbul in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, September and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Istanbul - Dakar.
How long does the flight take to go from Istanbul to Dakar?
The total flight time between Istanbul and Dakar is of around 10 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,311.45 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Istanbul and Dakar?
The main airport route flying between Istanbul and Dakar is: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Blaise Diagne International Airport(DSS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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