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Among airlines operating Dakar to Paris flights:

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

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

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

• Air France
• Air Senegal

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

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

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Paris:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $463 round-trip via Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), compared to $903 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 15% 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 6% on the Dakar to Paris route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $786 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $829, a difference of $43. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Dakar to Paris route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Paris flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 5:37 am
• Latest: departs at 11:45 pm and lands at 5:17 am.

The flight takes about 5h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $794. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Paris takes 5h 32m, 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.

One-way fares from Dakar to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $460, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 42m, compared with 9h 17m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 36m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Paris 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.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) — daily rates from around $12:

· Europcar
· Budget
· Alamo
· keddy by Europcar
· Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) — daily rates from around $15:

· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget
· keddy by Europcar
· Avis

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) — daily rates from around $24:

· Europcar
· Free2Move
· Goldcar Rental SP
· keddy by Europcar
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Paris range from $620 to $991, with an average of $794 over the past 12 months. Anything below $620 counts as a good deal.