Travelling from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Istanbul. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) taking off from here.
Around 7 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Istanbul. Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). You can pick from 8 direct services each week. Turkish Airlines operates a 1:05am departure between IST and DSS.
Your flight from Istanbul to DSS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to DSS.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Istanbul to DSS that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Istanbul Airport (IST), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and DSS include:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Check out these connections between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and DSS:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to DSS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 68%.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Have a late flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near DSS and hit the pillow fast:
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Central Dakar is around 48 kilometres from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, $387 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $969. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to DSS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
January is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Plan your visit to Dakar in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Istanbul to DSS plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dakar to range from 26ºC to 31ºC.
March sees temperatures of between 19ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dakar
Start your Dakar trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Istanbul to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Dakar should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.