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Among airlines operating Dakar to Paris flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Dakar and Paris. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air France
• Air Senegal

Flights from Dakar to Paris usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and may arrive at several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

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

• Air Senegal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: 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 Dakar to Paris.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £343 return via Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), compared with £669 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 15% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Dakar to Paris route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £582 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £614, a difference of £32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dakar to Paris route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Gare du Nord, Eiffel Tower, and Paris City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 05:37
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 05:17.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of £588. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dakar to Paris takes 5h 32m, covering 2,605 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.

One-way fares from Dakar to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £328, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Air France is the only airline operating Dakar to Paris flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 42m, compared to 9h 17m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 36m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Paris is 2 hours ahead of Dakar (Central European Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – daily rates from around £9:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) – daily rates from around £11:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Avis

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) – daily rates from around £17:

• Europcar
• Free2Move
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Sixt

Return flights from Dakar to Paris range from £459 to £734, with an average of £588 over the past 12 months. Anything below £459 counts as a good deal.