Non-stop flights from Dakar (DSS)
Dakar Airport (IATA: DSS, ICAO: GOBD), also known as Blaise Diagne International Airport, is the largest airport in Senegal.It is Senegal's main international airport and serves the area of Dakar.Dakar Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 36 destinations in 23 countries.
At present, there is one domestic flight from Dakar.
The longest flight from Dakar DSS is a 4,706 mile (7,574 km) non-stop route to Dubai DXB. This direct flight takes around 9 hours and 20 minutes and is operated by Emirates.
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In total there are 26 airlines flying from and to Dakar. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Dakar
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Dakar, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Dakar that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Dakar. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Dakar by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Dakar below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Dakar
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Dakar to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Dakar (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Dakar
When planning a trip from Dakar, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Dakar to 10 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Dakar currently offers non-stop flights to 9 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 8 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Dakar, consider these 5 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Dakar, you have the option to take a direct flight to 2 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Dakar via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
Business class flights from Dakar
There are 19 airports that have flights from Dakar in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from DSS are listed below:
First class flights from Dakar
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from DSS.
Intercontinental flights from Dakar
There are intercontinental flights operating from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) between Dakar and Europe, the United States, Canada and the Middle-East.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Dakar and Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Dakar to Europe
Transavia: year-round to Bordeaux (BOD), seasonal flights to Lille (LIL), year-round flights to Lyon (LYS), Marseille (MRS), Nantes (NTE), seasonal flights to Nice (NCE) and year-round flights to Toulouse (TLS).
Air Senegal: year-round to Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Brussels (BRU).
TUI Fly: seasonal flights to Brussels (BRU).
Luxair: seasonal flights to Luxembourg City (LUX).
Neos: year-round to Milan (Bergamo) (BGY), seasonal flights to Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO) and year-round flights to Verona (VRN).
ITA Airways: year-round to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Binter Canarias: seasonal flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) (LPA).
Iberia (Oneworld): year-round to Madrid (MAD).
TAP Portugal (Star Alliance): year-round to Lisbon (LIS).
Non-stop flights from Dakar to the US
Delta is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Dakar to the United States. They fly year-round to New York City (JFK).
Non-stop flights from Dakar to Canada
Air Transat is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Dakar to Canada. They fly seasonal to Montreal (YUL).
Non-stop flights from Dakar to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
International flights from Dakar
Flights from Dakar to Algeria
Algiers is the only destination in Algeria with direct flights from Dakar. Direct flights to Algiers are offered by Air Algerie.
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Flights from Dakar to Belgium
In Belgium, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Brussels. Non-stop flights to Brussels are offered by Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) and TUI Fly.
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Flights from Dakar to Benin
There is 1 destination in Benin that has a direct connection from Dakar, which is Cotonou. Direct flights to Cotonou are offered by Air Senegal. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
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Flights from Dakar to Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Ouagadougou. Direct flights to Ouagadougou are offered by Air Senegal.
All flights to Burkina Faso
Flights from Dakar to Canada
Montreal is the only destination in Canada with direct flights from Dakar. Direct flights to Montreal are offered by Air Transat. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
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Flights from Dakar to Cape Verde
There are 2 destinations in Cape Verde that have non-stop flights from Dakar.
From Dakar to Praia there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines, FlexFlight and Orenair.
Non-stop flights to Sal, Cape Verde are offered by Air Senegal, Luxair and TUI Fly.
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Flights from Dakar to Côte d’Ivoire
There is 1 destination in Côte d’Ivoire that has a direct connection from Dakar, which is Abidjan. From Dakar to Abidjan there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Cote D'Ivoire, Air Peace, Air Senegal, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Mauritania Airlines.
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Flights from Dakar to France
In France there are several destinations from Dakar (8 in total).
All direct flights from Dakar to Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Nice are operated by Transavia.
You can fly non-stop to Paris with Air France (SkyTeam) or Air Senegal.
The only airline with direct flights to Toulouse is Transavia.
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Flights from Dakar to Gambia
Banjul is the only destination in Gambia with direct flights from Dakar. From Dakar to Banjul there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air Peace, Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance) and Neos.
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Flights from Dakar to Guinea
In Guinea, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Conakry. Airlines that operate direct flights to Conakry are Air Senegal, Brussels Airlines (Star Alliance), Emirates, FlexFlight, Mauritania Airlines, Orenair and Tunisair.
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Flights from Dakar to Guinea-Bissau
There is 1 destination in Guinea-Bissau that has a direct connection from Dakar, which is Bissau. You can fly non-stop to Bissau with ASKY Airlines or Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Dakar to Italy
If you are looking for a direct flight from Dakar to Italy, there are 4 destinations to choose from.
To Milan (Bergamo) and Milan (Malpensa), you can fly with Neos.
You can fly non-stop to Rome (Fiumicino) with ITA Airways or Neos.
The only airline with direct flights to Verona is Neos.
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Flights from Dakar to Luxembourg
In Luxembourg, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Luxembourg City. Direct flights to Luxembourg City are offered by Luxair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
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Flights from Dakar to Mali
Bamako is the only destination in Mali with direct flights from Dakar. Non-stop flights to Bamako are offered by Air Senegal, ASKY Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Dakar to Mauritania
There is 1 destination in Mauritania that has a direct connection from Dakar, which is Nouakchott. You can fly non-stop to Nouakchott with Air Senegal or Mauritania Airlines.
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Flights from Dakar to Morocco
Casablanca is the only destination in Morocco with direct flights from Dakar. You can fly non-stop to Casablanca with Air Senegal or Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld).
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Flights from Dakar to Portugal
In Portugal, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Lisbon. Direct flights to Lisbon are offered by TAP Portugal (Star Alliance).
All flights to Portugal
Flights from Dakar to Spain
In Spain, there are 2 destinations from Dakar.
Direct flights to Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) are offered by Binter Canarias. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Madrid is Iberia (Oneworld).
All flights to Spain
Flights from Dakar to Togo
In Togo, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is Lomé. Direct flights to Lomé are offered by ASKY Airlines.
All flights to Togo
Flights from Dakar to Tunisia
Tunis is the only destination in Tunisia with direct flights from Dakar. Direct flights to Tunis are offered by Tunisair.
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Flights from Dakar to Turkey
There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Dakar, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
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Flights from Dakar to United Arab Emirates
Dubai is the only destination in United Arab Emirates with direct flights from Dakar. Direct flights to Dubai are offered by Emirates.
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Flights from Dakar to United States
In United States, the only destination that has a direct flight from Dakar is New York City. Direct flights to New York City are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
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Domestic flights from Dakar
Flights from Dakar to Senegal
There is just one domestic flight from Dakar, which is between Dakar and Cap Skirring. Non-stop flights to Cap Skirring are offered by Air Senegal, FlexFlight and Orenair.
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Alternative airports near Dakar
There is one alternative airport to Dakar (DSS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Banjul (BJL).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Dakar?
There is 1 airport in Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What is the best airport to fly from Dakar?
The most convenient airport to fly from Dakar is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
How many airlines fly from Dakar?
There are 26 airlines flying from Dakar to 36 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Dakar?
Air Senegal, Transavia and Neos operate most flights from Dakar. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Dakar?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Dakar.
How many nonstop flights are there from Dakar?
There are roughly 930 flights departing from Dakar every month (or 217 flights each week), to a total of 36 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Dakar Airport?
The official name of Dakar Airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport.
What is the airport code of Dakar Airport?
The airport code of Dakar Airport is DSS.
What are the most popular flights from Dakar?
Abidjan, Conakry and Casablanca are the 3 most popular routes from Dakar. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Dakar, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Dakar?
| Dakar to Abidjan | 2h 55m |
| Dakar to Conakry | 1h 30m |
| Dakar to Casablanca | 3h 10m |
| Dakar to Cap Skirring | 2h 15m |
| Dakar to Bamako | 1h 50m |
