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Only Transavia France operates flights between Dakar and Marseille.

Flights from Dakar to Marseille usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Marseille (MRS).

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 Marseille.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $537 round-trip, compared to $570 via a layover through Madrid Barajas (MAD).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$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 777-200/200ER variants.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections

Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dakar to Marseille route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $480 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $683: a $203 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Marseille are Plage des Catalans, Stadium Vélodrome and Musee Cantini. These are among the most viewed places in Marseille on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 6:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $596. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Marseille takes 5h 15m, covering 2,382 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 $386 to $3,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Marseille are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 11m, compared with 9h 53m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 14m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

Marseille 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.

Marseille Airport (MRS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Marseille range from $489 to $698, with an average of $596 over the past 12 months. Anything below $489 counts as a good deal.