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Only Transavia France operates flights between Marseille and Dakar.

Flights from Marseille to Dakar usually depart from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille to Dakar.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $465 round-trip via Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), compared to $515 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$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 Marseille to Dakar most commonly connect through:

• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 6% 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 9% on the Marseille to Dakar route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $560 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $614, a difference of $54. 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 Marseille to Dakar:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 5:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 5:37 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $594. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Marseille to Dakar takes 5h 42m, covering 2,382 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.

One-way fares from Marseille to Dakar are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 16m, compared with 9h 24m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 9h 49m via Tunis Carthage (TUN).

Dakar is 2 hours behind Marseille (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 Marseille to Dakar range from $471 to $755, with an average of $594 over the past 12 months. Anything below $471 counts as a good deal.