How far do most flights from Dakar go?

Historically, flights from Dakar tend to cover longer distances. Across the trailing quarter, approximately 80% of flights from Dakar are categorized as long-haul. Medium-haul flights make up 14% of the routes. Short-haul flights represent a smaller portion, accounting for about 6% of the total connections from Dakar.

What are the cheapest international destinations from Dakar by country?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, some of the cheapest international destinations from Dakar include Menorca, Spain, with a median price of $243. Marseille, France, is another affordable option, typically priced around $276. Flights to Cagliari, Italy, have a median price of $277, and Birmingham, United Kingdom, is available for approximately $287. For domestic travel, Cap Skiring in Senegal is notably inexpensive, with a median price of $147.

When are flights from Dakar at their lowest price?

Historically, November is typically the cheapest month to fly from Dakar, with an average price of $676. This represents a significant saving of 28% compared to the annual median average price of $945. March is also a relatively inexpensive month for flights, with an average price of $810. Planning your travel during these months can lead to more economical fares.

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DKR
Ziguinchor
Senegal • 2026-09-14
45% AI deal score
$141
$100
One-way
DKR
Banjul
Gambia • 2026-11-29
73% AI deal score
$241
$107
One-way
DKR
Cap Skiring
Senegal • 2026-09-07
36% AI deal score
$133
$139
One-way
DKR
Nice
France • 2026-11-09
72% AI deal score
$215
$175
One-way
DKR
Lille
France • 2026-11-17
85% AI deal score
$301
$175
One-way
DKR
Nantes
France • 2026-10-21
71% AI deal score
$203
$179
One-way
DKR
Marseille
France • 2026-11-25
74% AI deal score
$250
$181
One-way
DKR
Bordeaux
France • 2026-12-25
73% AI deal score
$251
$186
One-way
DKR
Madrid
Spain • 2026-10-04
74% AI deal score
$199
$186
One-way
DKR
Toulouse
France • 2026-12-17
73% AI deal score
$251
$187
One-way

Flights from Dakar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar

Only 15.2% of recent fares from Dakar are for direct flights, indicating that travelers often rely on connecting routes to reach their destinations. This means that when searching for cheap flights from Dakar, you will frequently encounter itineraries that include layovers, which can sometimes offer more economical options.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Dakar start at $185 for flights to Banjul, Gambia, and also $185 to Ziguinchor, Senegal. Another affordable option is Cap Skiring, Senegal, with fares beginning at $215. These prices represent some of the most budget-friendly choices available for travelers departing from Dakar.

Travelers from Dakar have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 339 unique cities. The most frequently offered flights over the last 90 days are to countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, accounting for 14% of recent fares, followed by Mali at 13%, and France at 9%. Popular destinations within these countries include cities like Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, Bamako in Mali, and Paris in France.

Among the most frequently discounted destinations from Dakar over the last 90 days, Madrid, Spain, appears most often. Following Madrid, Banjul, Gambia, is a consistently popular route for deals, as is Bamako, Mali. These destinations frequently feature in recent fare observations, suggesting they are common choices for travelers departing from Dakar.

The majority of routes from Dakar are for long-distance international trips, with 80% of recent fares classified as long-haul. Medium-haul flights make up 14% of the routes, while short-haul options account for only 6%. This distribution highlights Dakar's role as a hub for longer international journeys rather than short-distance regional travel.

Most popular airlines from Dakar

Aero-Tropics Air Services

Brussels Airlines

Royal Air Maroc

Air France

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Ethiopian Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Dakar soon

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,035

$612

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Zanzibar

Dakar (DSS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,590

$969

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Shanghai

Dakar (DSS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

$1,689

$1,307

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Kigali

Dakar (DSS) - Kigali (KGL)

Kenya Airways

$1,302

$970

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Moroni

Dakar (DSS) - Moroni (HAH)

Kenya Airways

$1,389

$1,084

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Cologne

Dakar (DSS) - Cologne (CGN)

Binter Canarias

$770

$583

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dakar

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$1,010

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$966

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$1,001

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$774

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Sep 2026

from

$1,024

Angeles

TOP

Philippines • Nov 2026

from

$1,125

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dakar

-51%

DSS - Beijing

$1,916 → $938

-44%

DSS - Beijing

$1,881 → $1,059

-42%

DSS - Angeles

$1,946 → $1,124

-41%

DSS - Guangzhou

$1,615 → $959

Popular Airports from Dakar

Dakar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Mon - Sat

The cheapest flights from DKR are on Friday, Monday, and Saturday, with fares as low as $110.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$100 direct / ~$185 roundtrip

The best deals from DKR are to destinations like Ziguinchor and Banjul.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Transavia France, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers serve Dakar with international flights.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, May

Flights from Dakar tend to be cheaper in February and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Banjul

Flights from Blaise Diagne International to Banjul start at $107 for a direct one-way ticket.

Dakar main airports to depart from

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking international and regional flights from Dakar.

📍 ~34 km from Dakar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Banjul International (BJL)

Banjul International is a useful alternative due to its proximity and shared regional geography with Senegal.

📍 ~176 km from Dakar (reachable by car, crossing the Gambia River via bridge)

💸 Flights from ~$191

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Madrid

Spain • Nov 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,374

$970

Save $404

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia • Sep 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,821

$2,397

Save $424

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DSS

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Cape Town

South Africa • Sep 2026

82% AI deal score

$2,675

$2,338

Save $337

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Dakar: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Dakar have offered median prices under $300. For instance, Cap Skiring in Senegal typically has a median price of $147, while Ziguinchor, also in Senegal, is around $164. Other options include Menorca, Spain, with a median price of $243, and Marseille, France, at $276. You might also find flights to Cagliari, Italy, for about $277, or Zaragoza, Spain, for approximately $278, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Dakar is historically connected to a broad network of destinations. In the trailing 90 days, flights from Dakar reached 339 unique cities across 69 different countries. A significant portion of these connections are within Côte d’Ivoire, accounting for 14% of destinations, and Mali, representing 13%. France also makes up a notable share, with 9% of the connections.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Dakar include major cities across different countries. Based on data from the trailing 90 days, Madrid, Spain, is one of the top destinations. Banjul, Gambia, also sees a high volume of flights. Additionally, Bamako, Mali, is a consistently popular route from Dakar.

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Flights from Dakar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar

Most popular airlines from Dakar

Aero-Tropics Air Services

Brussels Airlines

Royal Air Maroc

Air France

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Ethiopian Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from Dakar soon

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Nairobi

Dakar (DSS) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,035

$612

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Zanzibar

Dakar (DSS) - Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,590

$969

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Shanghai

Dakar (DSS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Turkish Airlines

$1,689

$1,307

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Kigali

Dakar (DSS) - Kigali (KGL)

Kenya Airways

$1,302

$970

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Moroni

Dakar (DSS) - Moroni (HAH)

Kenya Airways

$1,389

$1,084

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DSS - Cologne

Dakar (DSS) - Cologne (CGN)

Binter Canarias

$770

$583

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Dakar

Bangkok

TOP

Thailand • Sep 2026

from

$1,010

Guangzhou

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$966

Shanghai

TOP

China • Sep 2026

from

$1,001

Mumbai

TOP

India • Oct 2026

from

$774

Seoul

TOP

South Korea • Sep 2026

from

$1,024

Angeles

TOP

Philippines • Nov 2026

from

$1,125

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dakar

-51%

DSS - Beijing

$1,916 → $938

-44%

DSS - Beijing

$1,881 → $1,059

-42%

DSS - Angeles

$1,946 → $1,124

-41%

DSS - Guangzhou

$1,615 → $959

Popular Airports from Dakar

Dakar airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Mon - Sat

The cheapest flights from DKR are on Friday, Monday, and Saturday, with fares as low as $110.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$100 direct / ~$185 roundtrip

The best deals from DKR are to destinations like Ziguinchor and Banjul.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Transavia France, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers serve Dakar with international flights.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb, May

Flights from Dakar tend to be cheaper in February and May.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Banjul

Flights from Blaise Diagne International to Banjul start at $107 for a direct one-way ticket.

Dakar main airports to depart from

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Cheapest

Blaise Diagne International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking international and regional flights from Dakar.

📍 ~34 km from Dakar (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$184

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Banjul International (BJL)

Banjul International is a useful alternative due to its proximity and shared regional geography with Senegal.

📍 ~176 km from Dakar (reachable by car, crossing the Gambia River via bridge)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Dakar

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Dakar.

Elite

Best Elite deals from Dakar

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From DSS

Elite

Madrid

Spain • Nov 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,374

$970

Save $404

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia • Sep 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,821

$2,397

Save $424

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From DSS

Elite

Cape Town

South Africa • Sep 2026

82% AI deal score

$2,675

$2,338

Save $337

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Dakar: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Dakar

Today’s best flight deals from Dakar

Flights from Dakar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar

Most popular airlines from Dakar

Last-minute flights going from Dakar soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Dakar

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dakar

Popular Airports from Dakar

Dakar airport insights

Fri - Mon - Sat

From ~$100 direct / ~$185 roundtrip

Transavia France, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair

8+ months in advance

Feb, May

Watch fares to Banjul

Dakar main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Dakar

Best Elite deals from Dakar

Madrid

Addis Ababa

Cape Town

Booking Flights from Dakar: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Dakar are under 300 USD?

How many cities is Dakar connected to?

Where do most flights from Dakar go?

How far do most flights from Dakar go?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Dakar by country?

When are flights from Dakar at their lowest price?

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Flights from Dakar: Overview

Insights for flights from Dakar

Most popular airlines from Dakar

Last-minute flights going from Dakar soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Dakar

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Dakar

Popular Airports from Dakar

Dakar airport insights

Fri - Mon - Sat

From ~$100 direct / ~$185 roundtrip

Transavia France, Iberia Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Ryanair

8+ months in advance

Feb, May

Watch fares to Banjul

Dakar main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Dakar used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Dakar

Best Elite deals from Dakar

Madrid

Addis Ababa

Cape Town

Booking Flights from Dakar: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Dakar are under 300 USD?

How many cities is Dakar connected to?

Where do most flights from Dakar go?

How far do most flights from Dakar go?

What are the cheapest international destinations from Dakar by country?

When are flights from Dakar at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Dakar

Search more flights

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