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Only Transavia France operates flights between Lyon and Dakar.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $540 round-trip, compared to $582 via a layover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$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 777-300ER variants.

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

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 9% 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 16% on the Lyon to Dakar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $581 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $690, a difference of $109. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 11:45 am and lands at 5:35 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $629. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $369 to $2,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lyon to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Bordeaux (BOD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 57m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 16m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Dakar is 2 hours behind Lyon (Greenwich Mean Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Dakar range from $489 to $800, with an average of $629 over the past 12 months. Anything below $489 counts as a good deal.