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

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 13:20
• Latest: departs at 09:50 and lands at 15:25.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Nantes to Dakar takes 5h 35m, covering 2,412 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 Nantes to Dakar range from £386 to £608, with an average of £486 over the past 12 months. Anything below £386 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £486. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £432 return, compared with £453 via a stopover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £55–£75 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 777-200/200ER variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £355 to £2,738. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nantes to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £186, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Nantes to Dakar usually depart from Nantes Atlantique (NTE) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 4% 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 22% on the Nantes to Dakar route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £436 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £556, a difference of £120. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Transavia France operates flights between Nantes and Dakar.

Flying via Toulouse Blagnac (TLS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 44m, compared to 9h 29m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 9h 34m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

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

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

• Transavia France: a checked 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.