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Getting from Istanbul airports to the city center

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.

How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Istanbul?

How to get from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Istanbul?

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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
2442224
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
2442224
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
2422224
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
2442224
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dakar to Istanbul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
TransaviaTRAHVNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
11 Jul
30°C21°C
18 Jul
28°C24°C
Sunday
12 Jul
30°C21°C
19 Jul
11%
28°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
29°C22°C
20 Jul
28°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
28°C22°C
21 Jul
29°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
29°C23°C
22 Jul
31°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
29°C22°C
23 Jul
31°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
29°C23°C
24 Jul
34°C24°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, Vueling, Transavia, 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.

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