Cheap flights from Cotonou to Dakar from £313

Cheap flights from Cotonou to Dakar from £313

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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£313
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Wed, Jul 22
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£313
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Wed, Jul 22
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£325
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 17
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£340
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£340
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Mon, Jul 20
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£358
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Sun, Jul 19 – Wed, Jul 22
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£596
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Sun, Jul 19 – Tue, Jul 21
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£605
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£605
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£612
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Wed, Jul 22 – Fri, Jul 24
Cotonou COODakar DSS
£624
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Fri, Jul 17 – Mon, Jul 20
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£313

Cheapest round-trip

£596

Average round-trip

£711

Nonstop flights in July

£705 – £705

Most popular airline

Royal Air Maroc

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

F CFA 3,000; approximately $5 USD; fixed fare

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-75 min

F CFA 25,000 – F CFA 35,000; approximately $40–55 USD; fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and comfort

45-75 min

F CFA 35,000 – F CFA 50,000; approximately $55–80 USD; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

45-75 min

F CFA 20,000 – F CFA 30,000; approximately $32–48 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

90-120 min

F CFA 500 – F CFA 1,000; approximately $0.80–1.60 USD

limited service (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

45-75 min

F CFA 30,000 – F CFA 60,000; 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
Cadjehoun
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
118
Flight distance
2319 km
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cotonou to Dakar 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
Air Senegal
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Air Senegal
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Air Senegal
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Air Senegal
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Cotonou to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
ASKY AirlinesSKKKPNo
Air SenegalSZNHCYes
Air Cote d'IvoireVREHFYes
Hahn Air H1Yes

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
12 Jul
16%
27°C26°C
19 Jul
19%
27°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
52%
27°C25°C
20 Jul
27°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
65%
27°C25°C
21 Jul
13%
26°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
62%
27°C25°C
22 Jul
18%
26°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
16%
27°C26°C
23 Jul
13%
27°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
22%
28°C26°C
24 Jul
17%
27°C25°C
Saturday
18 Jul
13%
28°C26°C
25 Jul
12%
27°C26°C
The distance between Cotonou and Dakar is 2319 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Royal Air Maroc, ASKY Airlines, Air Senegal, Air Cote d'Ivoire, and Hahn Air. Cotonou and Dakar have 118 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cotonou to Dakar?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cotonou and Dakar takes around 5.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between Cotonou and Dakar?
The flight distance between Cotonou and Dakar is 2319 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cotonou and Dakar?
Several carriers operate flights between Cotonou and Dakar. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Senegal.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cotonou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cotonou and Douala, Addis Ababa, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Lagos, Istanbul, Sydney, Abuja, Amsterdam, Buffalo, Mexico City, Berlin, Porto Alegre, Düsseldorf, Brasília, Munich, Tel Aviv, El Paso, Foz do Iguaçu, Caracas, Columbus.
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.
What airports are near Cotonou?
The main airport in Cotonou is Cadjehoun. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Cadjehoun, Lomé–Tokoin International, Ibadan.
Which airlines fly between Cotonou and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Cotonou and Dakar with Royal Air Maroc, ASKY Airlines, Air Senegal, Air Cote d'Ivoire, Hahn Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Cotonou and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cotonou 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 Cotonou and Dakar?
Traveling between Cotonou 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.
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