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

A nonstop flight from London to Dakar takes 00m, covering 2,711 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.

Round-trip flights from London to Dakar range from $673 to $1,085, with an average of $847 over the past 12 months. Anything below $673 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $847 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $629 round-trip, compared to $672 via a layover through Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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

One-way fares from London to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $278, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• OK Mobility
• Europcar

Flights from London to Dakar may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from London to Dakar. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $772 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $894, a difference of $122.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 22m, compared with 9h 59m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) and 10h 21m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

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

• TUI Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Train Express Regional (TER) service links BlaiseDiagne International with Dakar Railway station in the city centre. Aerobus by Senecartours and Dakar Dem Dikk Line 404 also provides shuttle service to Place de I’Independence in Central Dakar. Airport car hire and taxis are other options, and the city has several rideshare apps like Senexpat and Taxi Dakar.

There are few currency exchange operators at Blaise Diagne International, but you can locate CBAO bank cash-point machines to receive small amounts of Senegalese francs.

You won’t find any lodgings at Blaise Diagne International Airport, but some accommodations provide airport shuttle transfer services. Hotel Toolbi, Le Trarza and Novotel Dakar are three such establishments for your consideration.

Air Senegal provides local flight service to Cap Skirring and Ziguinchor in the southwest region and international departures to Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso and Mali, among other destinations. With an airport car hire, you can ride the N2 highway north towards St. Louis and east to Touba.