Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Dakar from £525

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Tue, Jul 14
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£525
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Sat, Jul 18
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£541
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Thu, Jul 16
Washington, D.C. DCADakar DSS
£552
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Tue, Jul 14
Washington, D.C. DCADakar DSS
£575
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Fri, Jul 17
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£628
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Sat, Jul 18
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£989
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 19
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£1,102
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 19
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£1,109
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Sat, Jul 18 – Sat, Jul 25
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£1,110
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Sat, Jul 18 – Thu, Jul 23
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
£1,126
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Fri, Jul 17 – Tue, Jul 21
Washington, D.C. IADDakar DSS
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How much do flights to Dakar cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£525

Cheapest round-trip

£989

Average round-trip

£1,222

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

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
Washington Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. to Dakar

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Air FranceAFRAFNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
28 Jun
26°C24°C
5 Jul
26°C25°C
Monday
29 Jun
11%
26°C24°C
6 Jul
26°C25°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
13%
26°C24°C
7 Jul
12%
26°C24°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
27°C25°C
8 Jul
14%
26°C24°C
Thursday
2 Jul
11%
26°C25°C
9 Jul
11%
26°C24°C
Friday
3 Jul
26°C25°C
10 Jul
12%
26°C24°C
Saturday
4 Jul
26°C25°C
11 Jul
26°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Dakar. The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air France, and TAP Portugal. Washington, D.C. and Dakar have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, 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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Dakar?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Dakar with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Air France, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Dakar?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Dakar?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Altoona–Blair County
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Dakar arrive?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Dakar depart?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Dakar arrive?

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