Cheap flights from Melbourne to Dakar from £558

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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£558
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Sat, Apr 18
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£773
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 19
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£789
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Wed, Apr 22
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£789
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 20
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£798
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£809
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£1,903
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Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£1,923
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Wed, Apr 29
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£1,923
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3 stops
Tue, Apr 21 – Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£1,933
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 21 – Tue, Apr 28
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£1,949
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Tue, Apr 21 – Mon, Apr 27
Melbourne MELDakar DSS
£2,002
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£558

Cheapest round-trip

£1,903

Average round-trip

£2,008

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

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
Melbourne
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
381
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
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
12 Apr
21°C19°C
19 Apr
26°C20°C
Monday
13 Apr
22°C19°C
20 Apr
26°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
22°C19°C
21 Apr
24°C20°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
21°C19°C
22 Apr
23°C20°C
Thursday
16 Apr
22°C19°C
23 Apr
22°C20°C
Friday
17 Apr
22°C19°C
24 Apr
21°C19°C
Saturday
18 Apr
22°C19°C
25 Apr
21°C19°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air Senegal. Melbourne and Dakar have 381 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
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 Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Dakar with Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Senegal.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne 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 Melbourne and Dakar?
Traveling between Melbourne 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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Melbourne and Dakar arrive?

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