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Only Transavia France operates flights between Dakar and Lyon.

Flights from Dakar to Lyon usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dakar to Lyon.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $496 round-trip, compared to $602 via a layover through Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $55–$100 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 777-300ER variants.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 10% 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 17% on the Dakar to Lyon route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $554 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $662, a difference of $108. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Tour Part-Dieu, Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place des Terreaux. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:20 pm and lands at 7:44 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 9:59 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $644. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Lyon takes 5h 24m, covering 2,501 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $382 to $3,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $289, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 36m, compared with 10h 00m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 16m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Lyon 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.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Lyon range from $492 to $772, with an average of $644 over the past 12 months. Anything below $492 counts as a good deal.