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Only ITA Airways operates flights between Dakar and Rome.

Flights from Dakar to Rome usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and may arrive at several airports in Rome area, including Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Neos Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• CitizenPlane: a cabin 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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $525 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $679 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $88–$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 Rome most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 12% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Dakar to Rome route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $583 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $129. 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 Rome route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Rome 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 Rome are Roma Termini Railway Station, Rome City Centre and Piazza Navona. These are among the most viewed places in Rome on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 5:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 5:20 am.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $684. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dakar to Rome takes 5h 30m, covering 2,576 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 $411 to $2,899. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Rome are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $365, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

ITA Airways is the only airline operating Dakar to Rome flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

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 Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 56m, compared with 10h 58m via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) and 12h 00m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Rome 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 Rome is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) — daily rates from around $1:

• Target Italy
• Record go
• Rent Smart 24
• Galdierirent
• Europcar

Near Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) — daily rates from around $5:

• Rent Smart 24
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Budget
• Centauro

Round-trip flights from Dakar to Rome range from $581 to $828, with an average of $684 over the past 12 months. Anything below $581 counts as a good deal.