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Among airlines operating Madrid to Dakar flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Iberia operates flights between Madrid and Dakar.

Flights from Madrid to Dakar usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

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

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Madrid to Dakar:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $423 round-trip via Bordeaux (BOD), compared to $547 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $89–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Qatar Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

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

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Madrid to Dakar route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $522 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $68. 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 Madrid to Dakar route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 pm and lands at 8:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 10:47 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $557. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Madrid to Dakar takes 4h 47m, covering 1,959 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 $327 to $2,798. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Madrid to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $175, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Iberia is the only airline operating Madrid to Dakar flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (LPA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 53m, compared with 9h 22m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) and 9h 29m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

Dakar is 2 hours behind Madrid (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 Madrid to Dakar range from $446 to $709, with an average of $557 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.

Iberia is the only airline on the Madrid to Dakar route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.