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2 stops
Sun, May 31
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£270
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Fri, May 29
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£296
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£296
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£304
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2 stops
Thu, May 28
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£311
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2 stops
Fri, May 29
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£325
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Sun, May 31 – Fri, Jun 5
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£562
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£603
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2 stops
Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£606
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2 stops
Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Helsinki HELDakar DSS
£635
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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£637
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£270

Cheapest round-trip

£562

Average round-trip

£730

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Helsinki
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Helsinki to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
FinnairFINAYNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
Air SenegalSZNHCYes

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
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Air Senegal. Helsinki and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.
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 Helsinki?
Helsinki is mainly served by Helsinki. But there are other airports nearby, including Helsinki Malmi Airport.
What airports are near Helsinki?
The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.
Which airlines fly between Helsinki and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Dakar with Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Senegal.
When’s the best time to travel between Helsinki and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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 Helsinki and Dakar?
Traveling between Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki 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 Helsinki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki and Dakar arrive?
What time do flights between Helsinki and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Helsinki and Dakar arrive?

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