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

• Earliest: departs at 16:00 and lands at 20:50
• Latest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 4h 50m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Dakar takes 4h 50m, covering 1,959 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 Madrid to Dakar range from £337 to £530, with an average of £413 over the past 12 months. Anything below £337 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £413 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £317 return via Bordeaux (BOD), compared with £400 for direct.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to Dakar flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Dakar flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon 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 £262 to £2,169. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to Dakar route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Madrid to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £207, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Madrid to Dakar usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Madrid to Dakar route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Madrid to Dakar. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £392 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £441, a difference of £50.

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 Iberia operates flights between Madrid and Dakar.

Flying via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 47m, compared to 8h 53m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 12m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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

Among airlines operating Madrid to Dakar flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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