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

• Earliest: departs at 08:45 and lands at 14:38
• Latest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 03:43.

The flight takes about 5h 53m.

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

A direct flight from Paris to Dakar takes 5h 53m, 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.

Return flights from Paris to Dakar range from £478 to £801, with an average of £619 over the past 12 months. Anything below £478 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £619 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £453 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with £688 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris to Dakar flights. 66% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £56–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris to Dakar flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Air France is the only airline on the Paris to Dakar route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £238, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Paris to Dakar route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Paris to Dakar. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £621 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £654, a difference of £32.

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

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

• Air France
• Air Senegal

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 17m, compared to 8h 45m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 9h 32m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

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

Among airlines operating Paris to Dakar flights:

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

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