Travelling from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 7 hours 40 minutes.
Dakar is three hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 01:05 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IST to DSS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to exploring Dakar (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Senegal!). Check out the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IST and DSS:
Milan Malpensa Airport
Mohammed V Airport
Tunis Carthage Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
R 4,150 is the best price for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,364. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from IST to DSS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to DSS.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near IST. Whether you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to DSS if you're catching a late Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and chase adventure across Dakar and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Dakar in March.
Before locking in your flight from Istanbul Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Dakar, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
March has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IST to DSS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

