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✈️ Cheap flights to Senegal
Compare fares to Senegal from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Blaise Diagne Intl (DSS). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Senegal
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSS | Blaise Diagne Intl | Dakar | Main |
| CSK | Cap Skirring | Cap Skirring | Regional |
| ZIG | Ziguinchor | Ziguinchor | Regional |
Blaise Diagne International Airport near Dakar is the main gateway. Land borders connect with Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia.
📅 Best time to fly to Senegal
Best: November-March - the dry season, with sunshine, comfortable temperatures and peak birdwatching.
Cheaper shoulder season: April-June - hot but dry, with fewer visitors and good surfing.
Avoid: August-October - the rainy season brings humidity, heavy downpours and some impassable roads, especially in the south.
Weather by month in Dakar
- 26°Jan☀️
- 26°Feb☀️
- 26°Mar☀️
- 25°Apr☀️
- 26°May☀️
- 29°Jun☀️
- 30°Jul⛅
- 30°Aug🌧
- 31°Sep🌧
- 31°Oct⛅
- 29°Nov☀️
- 27°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Senegal
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dakar | 4,352 km | 5 h 55 min | |
| New York → Dakar | 6,160 km | 8 h 05 min | |
| Los Angeles → Dakar | 10,112 km | 12 h 50 min | |
| Chicago → Dakar | 7,347 km | 9 h 30 min | |
| Miami → Dakar | 6,652 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| San Francisco → Dakar | 10,311 km | 13 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → Dakar | 6,691 km | 8 h 45 min | |
| Paris → Dakar | 4,215 km | 5 h 45 min | |
| Frankfurt → Dakar | 4,562 km | 6 h 10 min | |
| Dubai → Dakar | 7,578 km | 9 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Dakar | 9,629 km | 12 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Dakar | 9,473 km | 12 h 05 min | |
| Singapore → Dakar | 13,291 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| Sydney → Dakar | 17,567 km | 21 h 50 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Senegal
- Dakar – A vibrant capital with markets, music, beaches and the African Renaissance Monument.
- Gorée Island – A UNESCO-listed island and important memorial to the Atlantic slave trade.
- Saint-Louis – The former capital, with colonial architecture and a lively fishing district.
- Sine-Saloum Delta – A peaceful world of waterways, birds and island villages.
- Casamance – A lush region with beaches at Cap Skirring and traditional Diola culture.
- Lac Rose (Lake Retba) – A salt lake famous for its pink hue and salt harvesters.
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Flights to Senegal: questions
What is the main airport in Senegal?
The main international airport is Blaise Diagne Intl (DSS) in Dakar. Other airports with scheduled flights include Cap Skirring (CSK), Ziguinchor (ZIG).
How long is the flight from London to Senegal?
A nonstop flight from London to Dakar covers about 4,352 km and takes around 5 h 55 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Senegal?
November-March - the dry season, with sunshine, comfortable temperatures and peak birdwatching.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Senegal?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April-June - hot but dry, with fewer visitors and good surfing.
Do I need a visa to fly to Senegal?
It depends on your passport. See our Senegal visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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