Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dakar from £513

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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£513
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai SHADakar DSS
£513
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai SHADakar DSS
£529
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai SHADakar DSS
£529
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£565
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£573
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£1,125
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,126
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£1,177
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£1,191
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
Shanghai PVGDakar DSS
£1,213
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£513

Cheapest round-trip

£1,125

Average round-trip

£1,302

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

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
Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, China Eastern Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Shanghai and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.
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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Dakar with Air China, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Dakar?
Traveling between Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Dakar arrive?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Shanghai and Dakar arrive?

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