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

• Earliest: departs at 14:20 and lands at 19:45
• Latest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

A direct flight from Dakar to Lyon takes 5h 25m, covering 2,501 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.

Return flights from Dakar to Lyon range from £361 to £554, with an average of £475 over the past 12 months. Anything below £361 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the £475 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £374 return, compared with £450 via a stopover through Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £41–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Transavia France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Lyon flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £244 to £1,938. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £191, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Ok Mobility

Flights from Dakar to Lyon usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Dakar to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £391 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £500, a difference of £109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Transavia France operates flights between Dakar and Lyon.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 53m, compared to 10h 49m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 11h 04m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Dakar (Central European Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Hotel-Dieu de Lyon, Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon, and Opéra National de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

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

• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy class class

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