Flights to dakar
Cheap Flights to dakar
Overview
Senegal's capital is full of colonial architecture, colourful streets, frenetic markets, and pulsating nightclubs. But it has another side too. If you want to chill out, you can relax on the city's northern beaches, or find peace and quiet on the city's offshore islands.
Place de l'Indépendance in Dakar is a central hub offering a great view of the grand colonial buildings. North-East of the city, Lake Retba (or Lac Rose) is known for its pink-tinted water. The Village des Arts house artists’ workshops and a gallery. Colonial buildings and the Maison des Esclaves Museum on the quiet harbour island of Île de Gorée trace the history of the African slave trade. The Marché des HLM market specializes in brightly coloured fabrics and has on-site tailors. Surfing is doable at northern beaches such as Yoff, just like diving around the offshore Île de Ngor island.
Climate
Dakar is influenced by the local steppe climate. In Dakar, there is little rainfall throughout the year. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BSh. Annually, the average temperature of Dakar goes up till 24.9 °C.
Travel Information
Language: Spanish, Wolof
Currency: West African CFA Franc (NGN)
Local time: GMT
Avg. Flight Time: 7h 45m
Best Time To Visit
Dakar’s dry season is the time to go, between December and April. December also sees the World Festival of Black Arts swing into town, so it's a great time to visit.
Dakar Attractions and Activities
1. Culture and Museums
Dakar has the museums and galleries befitting a major world capital, from the Institut Français to the African art collections at the Musée Théodore Monod.
2. Thrilling Nightlife
Check out the popular bar and dance club at the Phare des Mamelles lighthouse or enjoy some Senegalese reggae at Black & White.
3. Vibrant Markets
There's no better place to buy souvenirs than the HLM Market, while Sandaga Market is the place to head for wooden carvings.
4. Fascinating Offshore Islands
Visitors should not miss the Île de Gorée, a UNESCO heritage site that was once a crucial hub in the transatlantic slave trade. If you want to get away from it all, the Îles des Madeleines are the ideal place to do so.
5. Laze Around on the Beach
Surf at Plage de Yoff or the Plage du Virage, or find a secluded spot on the beautiful Île de N'gor.
Airlines Operate Flight to Dakar
- Royal Air Maroc
- TAP Portugal
- Air France
- Iberia
- Brussels Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Dakar - 7h 45m
- Manchester to Dakar - 10h 35m
- Newcastle to Dakar - 9h 45m
- Birmingham to Dakar - 9h 50m
- Glasgow to Dakar - 11h
- Edinburgh to Dakar - 10h
- Belfast to Dakar - 12h 45m
Distance to the City Centre
An international airport near the town of Diass, the Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 44 km east of downtown Dakar. Serving as the prime airport for Dakar, this airport replaces Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, which became too small.
Transport from Dakar
The Dakar Dem Dikk bus network is a robust system which is fairly dependable. Travellers can take "car rapides" (minibuses) for around XOF150 per journey, or conventional taxis. Fares are negotiated before travelling and usually come to around XOF1,500 per mile.
Visa Requirements for Dakar
To fly to Senegal, you don’t require a visa. If you wish to stay in Senegal for more than 3 months, you would be required to register with the local authorities in order to obtain a ‘Carte d’Etranger’. Make sure your passport is valid for not less than 3 months from the date of stepping into Senegal.
Tips for your stay in Dakar
- Spanish being the official language of Dakar and Senegal, keeping two to three phrases in your pocket will take you a long way.
- Not being a fast-paced city, everything is slow here – from traffic to ferry arrival.
- Try and order something which is pre-prepared as the wait between ordering and serving might be counted in hours – mostly they purchase from the market what you ordered.
- Avoid driving yourself and hire a cab/taxi to get around downtown.
- Opt for dining in beachfront restaurants where food is fresh, relaxing, and cheap.
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