Cheap flights from Dakar to Istanbul from £383

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Sun, May 3
Dakar DSSIstanbul IST
£383
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Mon, Apr 27
Dakar DSSIstanbul IST
£384
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Tue, Apr 28
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£384
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Wed, Apr 29
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Sun, May 3 – Wed, May 6
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Sun, May 3 – Tue, May 5
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£595
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Sun, May 3 – Tue, May 5
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£597
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Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
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£599
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How much do flights to Istanbul cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£383

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£753

Cheapest round-trip

£578

Average round-trip

£633

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro and Havaist bus from IST, Havabus from SAW. Best value: public buses and metro connections.

Istanbul is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Istanbul Airport (IST) lies 35 km northwest of central Istanbul, while Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is located 40 km southeast on the Asian side. Transport options include metro, airport buses, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in this bustling metropolis.

From Istanbul Airport (IST)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

24-30 min

₺23-₺35 (Istanbulkart fare; transfers extra (~$0.70–1.00 USD))

every 6–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to European side

60-120 min

₺180-₺250 (varies by destination (~$5–7 USD))

every 20–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Sultanahmet

40-90 min

₺800-₺1,500 (metered; varies by traffic (~$22–42 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

₺1,200-₺2,500 (pre-booked; fixed price (~$33–70 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or late arrivals

From Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-120 min

₺150-₺200 (varies by destination (~$4–6 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

direct to Taksim or Kadıköy

60-90 min

₺17-₺25 (Istanbulkart fare (~$0.50–0.70 USD))

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-100 min

₺700-₺1,400 (metered; varies by traffic (~$20–40 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door to Asian side

45-100 min

₺650-₺1,300 (app-based; varies by demand (~$18–36 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless payment option

Notes:

  • Prices in TRY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Istanbulkart is required for metro and public buses; cards available at airport stations and kiosks.
  • Istanbul traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours. Allow extra time for road-based transport.
  • Taxis are metered; ensure the meter is running. Ride-hailing prices vary with demand.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Istanbul

Depart from
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Arrive to
Istanbul Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5303 km
Worth visiting
Blue Mosque, Istanbul - Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia) - Topkapi Palace

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dakar to Istanbul in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
Turkish Airlines
2422------4
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
Turkish Airlines
24222---4
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Turkish Airlines
24222---4
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Turkish Airlines
24222---4
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Istanbul

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C5°C
February9°C5°C
March11°C7°C
April15°C9°C
May20°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C23°C
September25°C20°C
October19°C15°C
November15°C12°C
December11°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
5°C
January
Sunny days
305
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
14°C10°C
25 Apr
82%
10°C9°C
Sunday
19 Apr
15°C9°C
26 Apr
15°C8°C
Monday
20 Apr
15°C9°C
27 Apr
18°C11°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
87%
17°C11°C
28 Apr
20°C12°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
78%
12°C9°C
29 Apr
23°C15°C
Thursday
23 Apr
87%
11°C8°C
30 Apr
22°C15°C
Friday
24 Apr
14°C8°C
1 May
24°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at Istanbul Airport, or Sabiha Gökçen International. The distance between Dakar and Istanbul is 5303 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Pegasus, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, and Turkish Airlines. Dakar and Istanbul have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Istanbul, consider visiting Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia), and Topkapi Palace.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Dakar to Istanbul?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dakar and Istanbul takes around 6.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Dakar and Istanbul?
The flight distance between Dakar and Istanbul is 5303 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Istanbul?
Several carriers operate flights between Dakar and Istanbul. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Abidjan, Nouakchott, Banjul, Sal, Praia, Casablanca, Geneva, Conakry, Multan, Lahore, Brussels, Barcelona, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bissau, Las Vegas, Marrakesh, Montreal.
What are the most popular routes to and from Istanbul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Istanbul and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Antalya, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, New York, Tel Aviv, Chișinău, Athens, Dubai, İzmir, Amman, Vienna.
Which airports are there in Dakar?
Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.
What airports are near Istanbul?
The main airport in Istanbul is Istanbul Airport. It is also served by Anadolu, Tekirdağ Çorlu, Yenişehir.
Which airlines fly between Dakar and Istanbul?
Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Istanbul with Pegasus, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Vueling, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Dakar and Istanbul?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar and Istanbul, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Dakar and Istanbul?
How many airports are there near Istanbul?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Istanbul depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Istanbul arrive?
What time do flights between Dakar and Istanbul depart?
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