Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Dakar from £550

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£550
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUDakar DSS
£572
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUDakar DSS
£572
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUDakar DSS
£582
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUDakar DSS
£588
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Rio de Janeiro SDUDakar DSS
£603
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,461
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,565
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,576
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,610
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Wed, Jul 29 – Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,666
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGDakar DSS
£1,757
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£550

Cheapest round-trip

£1,461

Average round-trip

£1,781

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Gol Transportes Aéreos

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Goree Island, Senegal

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
AzulAZUADYes
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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
19 Jul
29%
27°C26°C
26 Jul
17%
27°C26°C
Monday
20 Jul
11%
26°C25°C
27 Jul
19%
27°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
80%
28°C26°C
28 Jul
85%
26°C24°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
57%
27°C23°C
29 Jul
46%
27°C25°C
Thursday
23 Jul
12%
27°C25°C
30 Jul
22%
27°C26°C
Friday
24 Jul
13%
27°C26°C
31 Jul
26%
26°C26°C
Saturday
25 Jul
11%
27°C26°C
1 Aug
12%
27°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Airlines, and LATAM Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar with Gol Transportes Aéreos, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, Iberia Airlines, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Dakar?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar arrive?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Dakar arrive?

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