Cheap flights from Dar es Salaam to Dakar from £437

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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£437
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£459
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£507
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£534
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£548
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£576
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£924
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£931
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£1,100
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£1,126
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£1,128
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
Dar es Salaam DARDakar DSS
£1,132
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£437

Cheapest round-trip

£924

Average round-trip

£1,074

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

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
Julius Nyerere International
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
378
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Dar es Salaam to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air SenegalSZNHCYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Precision AirPRFPWYes
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes

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 most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Air Senegal, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania. Dar es Salaam and Dakar have 378 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dar es Salaam?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, Nairobi, Dubai, Johannesburg, Harare, Mount Kilimanjaro, Cape Town, Entebbe, Livingstone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Kigoma, Arusha, Lusaka, Addis Ababa, Mogadishu, Bukoba, Istanbul, Ndola, Mwanza.
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 Dar es Salaam?
The main airport in Dar es Salaam is Julius Nyerere International. It is also served by Julius Nyerere International.
Which airlines fly between Dar es Salaam and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Dar es Salaam and Dakar with Ethiopian Airlines, Air Senegal, Kenya Airways, Precision Air, Air Tanzania.
When’s the best time to travel between Dar es Salaam and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam and Dakar?
Traveling between Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam?
There are a number of airports in and around Dar es Salaam. The main one is Julius Nyerere International and other nearby airports include Julius Nyerere International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam 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 Dar es Salaam, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dar es Salaam and Dakar arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Dar es Salaam and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Dar es Salaam and Dakar arrive?

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