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

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 2:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 4:20 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 50m.

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

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Dakar takes 5h 50m, covering 2,501 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 Lyon to Dakar range from $482 to $807, with an average of $628 over the past 12 months. Anything below $482 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $628 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 $531 round-trip, compared to $604 via a layover through Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $423 to $3,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lyon to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Lyon to Dakar usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Lyon to Dakar. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $575 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $712, a difference of $137.

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

Only Transavia France operates flights between Lyon and Dakar.

Flying via Bordeaux (BOD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 56m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 07m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.