Q: How long does a flight from Lyon to Dakar take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 50m to travel the 2,501 miles between Lyon and Dakar.

Q: How many flights are there between Lyon and Dakar per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Lyon and lands in Dakar, with an average flight time of 5h 50m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Lyon to Dakar?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lyon at 10:40 am and will be landing in Dakar at 2:30 pm.

Question 1

How long does a flight from Lyon to Dakar take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 50m to travel the 2,501 miles between Lyon and Dakar.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Lyon and Dakar per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Lyon and lands in Dakar, with an average flight time of 5h 50m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 3

Do I need a passport to fly between Lyon and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dakar on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Lyon, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Dakar on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Lyon, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lyon at 10:40 am and will be landing in Dakar at 2:30 pm.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lyon to Dakar jets off at 11:45 am and lands at 3:35 pm.

Question 8

Which airlines fly non-stop between Lyon and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Lyon to Dakar direct and that is Transavia France. The best round-trip deal found from Transavia France for the route is $280.

Question 9

Which airlines fly non-stop between Lyon and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Lyon to Dakar direct and that is Transavia France. The best round-trip deal found from Transavia France for the route is $280.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lyon to Dakar flight route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a nonstop flight from Lyon to Dakar on on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to Dakar is May, where tickets cost $433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $826 and $775 respectively.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to Dakar is May, where tickets cost $433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $826 and $775 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lyon to Dakar.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dakar from Lyon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dakar with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline. Booking your flights between Lyon and DSS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dakar from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Algiers (ALG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $493.

Question 19

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Paris (CDG) is the top choice – 42% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Lyon to Dakar picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest layovers from Lyon to Dakar, with an average of 3h 37m.

Question 21

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Paris (CDG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 12h 09m.

Question 22

How often are flights from Lyon to Dakar delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Lyon and Dakar historically see delays in approximately 9% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 88 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lyon to Dakar flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Transavia have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 9% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Lyon to Dakar flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lyon and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lyon and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to Dakar, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to Dakar, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $625 on average.

Question 31

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lyon to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $625 on average.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Dakar?

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What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Lyon to Dakar flights?

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Lyon to Dakar?

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Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Lyon to Dakar?

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