Flights to Dakar: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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6149 km

Distance

Weather now

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+75°F

Broken clouds

Airports

DKR

14km

DSS

34km

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December

2024

Flight prices to Dakar

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Dakar?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Dakar flight (one-way) at the moment:

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We don’t yet have enough data to estimate which month is the cheapest. We will display this data when more people search for this route.

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Is Dakar an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Dakar with other routes:

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Direct flights to Dakar

We could not found any direct flights to Dakar from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Senegal).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Dakar and New York

Dakar has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.

Dakar

New York

Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

14 km from Dakar city center.

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Taxi

~10 Min.

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Bus

~40 Min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

http://www.dakaraeroport.com/

34 km from Dakar city center.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Dakar is better?

The closest airport to Dakar city center is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR), trip will take 40 min.

Lars

Founder, CEO

The most popular airport is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR). The fastest option to get to the Dakar city center is to take the bus for about 40 minutes.

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Where to stay in Dakar

Find the right accommodation in Dakar with Avionero:

7.0

Hotel du Phare Dakar

36 Cite Magistrats Ouakam Les Mamelles BP 38110

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

7.9

Ibis Dakar

Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff

9.0

Le Calao du Lac Rose

Lac Rose

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Hotel Lagon 2

Route De La Corniche Est - Bp 3115

Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle • Non-Smoking Rooms

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Novotel Dakar

Avenue abdoulaye fadiga

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle

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Things to do in Dakar

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Dakar:

16 reviews

Half Day Dakar City Tour

Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Cultural Tours • Historical Tours

114 reviews

Full-Day DAKAR city / GOREE Island Tour

Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours • Ports of Call Tours

3-day saint-Louis / Lompoul desert experience ( 2 nights)

Overnight Tours • Multi-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Ports of Call Tours

8 reviews

safari at bandia reserve

Nature and Wildlife • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours

17 reviews

Pink lake with Bandia reserve. Minimum 2 people for reservation.

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours

110 reviews

Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • Ports of Call Tours

23 reviews

Half-Day Somone Lagoon and Bandia Park Safari from Dakar

Nature and Wildlife • Kid-Friendly • Half-day Tours • Bus Tours • 4WD Tours

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Dakar guide

Dakar themes

This is what Dakar is known for:

Lake

Surfing

Markets

Beach

Location

Dakar is located in Senegal, 6149 km away from New York:

Anton

Founder, CPO

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Currency and exchange rate

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Exchange rate

Visa to Senegal

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in Senegal

Official language in Senegal is French. People knowledge of English is poor².

French

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Dakar typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Dakar generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Dakar pros and cons

Planning a trip to Dakar? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Dakar looks currently:

Sun, 22 December

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+75°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

40 %

Mon, 23 December

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+73°F

Broken clouds

9 m/s

46 %

Tue, 24 December

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+73°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

60 %

Wed, 25 December

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+73°F

Few clouds

7 m/s

70 %

Thu, 26 December

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+75°F

Scattered clouds

9 m/s

65 %

Fri, 27 December

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+77°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

57 %

Sat, 28 December

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+81°F

Few clouds

9 m/s

47 %

Sun, 29 December

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+79°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

54 %

Mon, 30 December

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+75°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

62 %

Tue, 31 December

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+75°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

60 %

Wed, 01 January

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+81°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

42 %

Thu, 02 January

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+79°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

39 %

Fri, 03 January

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+77°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

38 %

Sat, 04 January

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+75°F

Clear sky

7 m/s

43 %

Sun, 05 January

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+73°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

60 %

Mon, 06 January

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+72°F

Broken clouds

10 m/s

71 %

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Monthly weather

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Dakar.

FAQ

Flying to Dakar? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near Dakar?

The closest airport to Dakar is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport which is 14 km away. In total Dakar has 2 airports: Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, Blaise Diagne International Airport.

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What is the distance to Dakar?

The distance to Dakar is 6149 km if you calculate it from New York.

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How long is the flight to Dakar?

The average flight time to Dakar is if you are flying from New York.

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When is a good time to travel to Dakar?

Typically the most popular month to travel to Dakar is , while the cheapest month is . The warmest month is September and if you travel to Dakar now you could expect Broken clouds.

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How much is the flight to Dakar?

The average price range for a return flight to Dakar is if you fly from New York.

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What is the weather in Dakar?

Dakar weather varies from +68°F in February to +82°F in September on average. Right now it is Broken clouds and +75°F in Dakar.

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Are there any direct flights to Dakar?

No, there are no direct flights to Dakar if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024