Cheap flights from Des Moines to Dakar from £466
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £466 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £1,362 |
Average round-trip | £1,391 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Allegiant Air |
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).
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
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Dakar
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| Air France | AFR | AF | No |
| Vueling | VLG | VY | No |
| Air Senegal | SZN | HC | Yes |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Dakar
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 26°C | 21°C |
| February | 25°C | 20°C |
| March | 24°C | 20°C |
| April | 24°C | 20°C |
| May | 25°C | 21°C |
| June | 26°C | 23°C |
| July | 27°C | 25°C |
| August | 28°C | 26°C |
| September | 28°C | 26°C |
| October | 30°C | 27°C |
| November | 29°C | 25°C |
| December | 27°C | 23°C |
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