How to find cheap flights to Dakar
ر.ق. 2,663 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a return flight to Dakar. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is ر.ق. 1,325.
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We recommend booking roughly six months before you plan to depart. This is when you're likely to get the best price on tickets to Dakar.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of scoring cheap Dakar flights. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect journeys are usually cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your Dakar plane tickets.
Best time to go to Dakar
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Dakar in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for Dakar flights.
June is the most popular month for flights to Dakar and an ideal time to experience this destination in full swing.
Visit in February if you're looking for a more relaxed experience. This is the quietest time of the year and also when Dakar plane tickets are often cheaper.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Dakar is warmest in October, with averages of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
March has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 18ºC to 29ºC.
Travelling to Dakar: what you need to know
Your Dakar flight will be arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
Offering direct flights to Dakar, these popular airlines make reaching your destination easy:
Once you've booked your Dakar plane ticket, find a stay that's just right for your adventure. Here's a roundup of top hotels to check out:
Getting to central Dakar from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The distance from DSS, the city's main airport, to central Dakar is about 64 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to Dakar, driving to the centre will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Step off the plane and get settled quickly with a stay close to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Check in to Studio Meublé after your Dakar flight. Or reserve a room at KËR Mouna before heading to your final stop.
Dakar highlights
If you're planning to see the sights after your flight to Dakar, make sure these leading attractions are part of your itinerary:
Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves
African Renaissance Monument
Lompoul Desert
Complete your trip with a Dakar car hire
Choose from a range of car rentals in Dakar and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one simple search, compare rates and find the best price after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Dakar.
