Istanbul to Dakar (IST–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Istanbul to Dakar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,291 mi -3h behind 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IST and DSS, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IST to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NIM ~11h 25m ALG ~15h 10m LIS ~19h 58m TUN ~20h 35m CMN ~21h 55m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Dakar is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
IST: +03 · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 3:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
3,291 mi / 5,297 km
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders can enter Senegal visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested at immigration. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IST

Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.

Facts

IST–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Istanbul to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance3,291 mi / 5,297 km
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: IST
Full nameİstanbul Airport
IATA / ICAOIST / LTFM
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr80.1M
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
Destination: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IST to DSS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NIM, ALG, LIS, TUN, CMN, LGW, BRU, FCO, JFK and GRU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dakar is 3 hours behind Istanbul.
Yes, return flights from DSS to IST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Flight time is about 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. The distance is roughly 5,500 km southwest across the Mediterranean, Sahara, and West Africa. Turkish Airlines uses widebody equipment such as the A330 on this long-haul sector.
Turkish Airlines operates nonstop service, typically 3 to 5 times per week. No other carrier flies nonstop between Istanbul and Dakar. Turkish is one of the few airlines connecting West Africa to a major global hub with single-stop access to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Flights arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), which opened in 2017 and replaced the old Leopold Sedar Senghor airport. DSS is located about 47 km southeast of central Dakar. The airport is modern with a spacious terminal. The drive to central Dakar takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic. The Dakar-Diamniadio toll highway helps speed the trip.
Taxis and pre-booked transfers handle the journey. There is a taxi counter inside the terminal with set fares to different zones. The drive uses the toll highway and takes 45 minutes to over an hour depending on Dakar traffic. There is no rail link yet, though one is planned. Hotel shuttles are common for properties in the Almadies, Plateau, or Ngor districts.
Istanbul is one of the best connecting points for reaching Dakar from the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Asia. Turkish Airlines feeds passengers from those regions through IST. For European travelers, direct flights from Paris (Air France) are an alternative, but Istanbul connections offer access from a broader set of origins. Connection times at IST typically run 2 to 6 hours.

Istanbul to Dakar Flights

IST-DSS covers about 5,500 km in 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. Turkish Airlines operates the only nonstop service, typically 3 to 5 times per week using A330 widebody aircraft. Dakar is Senegal's capital and the largest city in West Africa's Francophone belt. The route links one of Africa's most dynamic cities to Istanbul's global connecting hub, carrying business, diplomatic, and diaspora traffic.

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) opened in 2017, replacing the old city-center airport. DSS is about 47 km southeast of central Dakar, connected by a toll highway. Taxis with fixed fares and hotel transfers manage the ground link. At the Istanbul end, the IST hub connects to over 300 destinations. Passengers from cities in the Middle East, Central Asia, and beyond can reach Dakar with a single stop, a routing that few other hubs can match with nonstop West African coverage.