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The most convenient way is to book a hotel near ABJ to escape the hassle of commuting in the morning. Hotel La Citadelle, Hotel Onomo Abidjan Airport, Hotel le Marly, and Radisson Blu Hotel, Abidjan Airport, are worth considering. The hotels have convenient airport access.

There are several destinations you can visit after landing at DSS. Apart from being the central hub for international flights in Senegal, the airport also serves as a hub for domestic and regional flights. You'll conveniently visit Pikini, Touba, Thies, Bamako, and Sikasso.

The most convenient and fastest option is taking a taxi from the airport to the city center. Taxis take around 1 hour and offer door-to-door services on request. However, there are public buses connecting the airport and the city center. Dakar Dem Dikk 404A and 404B operate the route, taking approximately 1h 30min. It's the best alternative if paying more is out of the equation.

Traveling with your furry family from Abidjan to Dakar is manageable, especially if you book your flight ticket with Air Côte d'Ivoire. The airline allows you to ride with your pet in the cabin, but it should be kept within its content and shouldn't exceed 11 lbs. The bigger pets are transported in baggage hold for safety and comfort.

5 airlines operate flights between Abidjan and Dakar. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Côte d’Ivoire
• Air Peace
• Air Senegal
• Kenya Airways
• Mauritania Airlines

Flights from Abidjan to Dakar usually depart from Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Peace: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Côte d’Ivoire: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Senegal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abidjan to Dakar.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £366 return via Banjul Yundum Intl (BJL), compared with £389 for direct.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Senegal and Air Peace. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Abidjan to Dakar most commonly connect through:

• Bamako (BKO) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Conakry (CKY) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Ouagadougou (OUA) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Banjul Yundum Intl (BJL) – 5% of one-stop connections

Bamako (BKO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Abidjan to Dakar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £364 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £418, a difference of £54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abidjan to Dakar flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abidjan to Dakar:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:52
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 19:17.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £386. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Abidjan to Dakar takes 2h 52m, covering 1,104 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £351 to £3,451. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abidjan to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £206, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bamako (BKO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 10m, compared to 4h 29m via Banjul Yundum Intl (BJL) and 4h 45m via Conakry (CKY).

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £23 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

Return flights from Abidjan to Dakar range from £341 to £435, with an average of £386 over the past 12 months. Anything below £341 counts as a good deal.