Cheap flights from Bucharest to Dakar from £187

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Sun, May 31
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£187
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Sun, May 31
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£196
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Sat, May 30
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£228
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Thu, May 28
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£238
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Thu, May 28
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£242
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Thu, May 28
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£252
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Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£455
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Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£492
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£505
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Sat, May 30 – Tue, Jun 2
Bucharest OTPDakar DSS
£505
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£518
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£187

Cheapest round-trip

£455

Average round-trip

£660

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Wizz Air Malta

Getting from Dakar's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: public bus (DDD) or shared minibus (car rapide).

Dakar is served by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), located approximately 47 km southeast of the city center. The airport opened in 2017 and replaced the former Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. Airport transfers to city center destinations include taxis, private transfers, the AIBD Express bus service, public buses, and ride-hailing apps. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours when congestion on the main routes into Dakar can be substantial.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

approximately $5 USD; fixed fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-75 min

approximately $40–55 USD; fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-75 min

approximately $55–80 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

45-75 min

approximately $32–48 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

90-120 min

approximately $0.80–1.60 USD

limited service (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

approximately $48–96 USD per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in XOF (West African CFA franc); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic congestion between the airport and Dakar city center can be significant, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • Official airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based pricing; agree on the fare before departure.
  • The toll road (Autoroute à péage) offers faster travel times but incurs additional toll fees of approximately 2,400 XOF.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Dakar

Depart from
Henri Coandă International
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Bucharest to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Air SenegalSZNHCYes
TransaviaTRAHVNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dakar

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C21°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C20°C
April24°C20°C
May25°C21°C
June26°C23°C
July27°C25°C
August28°C26°C
September28°C26°C
October30°C27°C
November29°C25°C
December27°C23°C
Hottest Month
30°C
October
Coldest month
20°C
March
Sunny days
338
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
22°C20°C
24 May
23°C21°C
Monday
18 May
22°C20°C
25 May
23°C21°C
Tuesday
19 May
23°C20°C
26 May
23°C21°C
Wednesday
20 May
23°C21°C
27 May
23°C21°C
Thursday
21 May
23°C21°C
28 May
23°C21°C
Friday
22 May
23°C21°C
29 May
23°C21°C
Saturday
23 May
22°C21°C
30 May
23°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from Henri Coandă International, or Baneasa International Airport when they travel from Bucharest to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, and Transavia. Bucharest and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bucharest?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bucharest and London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Leeds, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Cluj-Napoca, Paris, Istanbul, Chișinău, Athens, Prague, Milan, Amsterdam, Budapest, Timișoara, Warsaw, Vienna.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and London, Manchester, Banjul, Praia, Conakry, Lisbon, Paris, Casablanca, Abidjan, Accra, Sal, New York, Nouakchott, Madrid, Barcelona, Brussels, Geneva, Marrakesh, Zürich, Amsterdam.
Which airports are there in Bucharest?
Bucharest is mainly served by Henri Coandă International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baneasa International Airport.
What airports are near Bucharest?
The main airport in Bucharest is Henri Coandă International. It is also served by Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International.
Which airlines fly between Bucharest and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Bucharest and Dakar with Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Air Senegal, Transavia.
When’s the best time to travel between Bucharest and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bucharest and Dakar, 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 Bucharest and Dakar?
Traveling between Bucharest and Dakar, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Bucharest?
There are a number of airports in and around Bucharest. The main one is Henri Coandă International and other nearby airports include Varna, Craiova International, Mihail Kogălniceanu International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Dakar depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bucharest, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bucharest and Dakar arrive?
What time do flights between Bucharest and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Bucharest and Dakar arrive?

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