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Train Express Regional (TER) service links BlaiseDiagne International with Dakar Railway station in the city centre. Aerobus by Senecartours and Dakar Dem Dikk Line 404 also provides shuttle service to Place de I’Independence in Central Dakar. Airport car hire and taxis are other options, and the city has several rideshare apps like Senexpat and Taxi Dakar.

There are few currency exchange operators at Blaise Diagne International, but you can locate CBAO bank cash-point machines to receive small amounts of Senegalese francs.

You won’t find any lodgings at Blaise Diagne International Airport, but some accommodations provide airport shuttle transfer services. Hotel Toolbi, Le Trarza and Novotel Dakar are three such establishments for your consideration.

Air Senegal provides local flight service to Cap Skirring and Ziguinchor in the southwest region and international departures to Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Mali, among other destinations. With an airport car hire, you can ride the N2 highway north towards St. Louis and east to Touba.

Flights from London to Dakar may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• TUI Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London to Dakar:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £487 return and stopover options via Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) at £502.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 9% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the London to Dakar route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £584 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £651, a difference of £67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 22% above the route average of £613. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Dakar takes 0h 00m, covering 2,711 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 London to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £251, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 25m, compared to 10h 03m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 10h 30m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Dakar is 1 hour behind London (Greenwich Mean Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 London to Dakar range from £490 to £786, with an average of £613 over the past 12 months. Anything below £490 counts as a good deal.