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

• ASKY
• Air Senegal

Flights from Dakar to Praia usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Praia Nelson Mandela (RAI).

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
• ASKY: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dakar to Praia:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $426 round-trip, compared to $1,267 via a layover through Bissau Osvaldo Vieira (OXB).

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ethiopian Air and ASKY. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

Most connecting flights from Dakar to Praia pass through Bissau Osvaldo Vieira (OXB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Dakar to Praia route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $413 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $713, a difference of $300. 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 Praia route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 33 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 10:49 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 8:14 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $427. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Praia takes 1h 34m, covering 428 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 $500 to $2,235. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Praia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $397, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Morning 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Praia range from $404 to $466, with an average of $427 over the past 12 months. Anything below $404 counts as a good deal.