Flights from Dakar to Istanbul
Nonstop flights from Dakar (DSS) to Istanbul (IST) take about 7h 7m (5,296 km). Turkish Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $500 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Istanbul
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
IST → Istanbul, booked before you fly
A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.
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Airlines flying Dakar to Istanbul
Carriers on DSS–IST according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Dakar to Istanbul fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $500 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $321. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $50431 Oct 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $396 · 3 stops25 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $5368 Nov 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $351 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $50029 Dec 2026 · Turkish Airlines | $321 · 1 stop11 Dec 2026 |
| Feb 2027 | $6933 Feb 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $377 · 2 stops3 Feb 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $70017 Apr 2027 · Turkish Airlines | $488 · 3 stops17 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $351 for November 2026, $321 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dakar to Istanbul, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Istanbul
Based on weather and travel conditions in Turkey
Turkey is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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