Is there a direct flight from the UK to Senegal?

There are currently no direct flights from any UK airport to Dakar. UK travellers connect through Paris Charles de Gaulle or Brussels Airport, both of which have direct services to Dakar operated by Air Senegal and Air France or Brussels Airlines respectively. From London, the fastest options are Air France via Paris or TAP Air Portugal via Lisbon, with total journey times of around 8 to 9 hours including the connection. Brussels Airlines via Brussels is also bookable from London St Pancras using Eurostar plus the Brussels Airlines direct flight.

Which airlines fly from Europe to Dakar in 2026?

Air Senegal operates year-round direct services from Paris Charles de Gaulle and Brussels Airport to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. Air France flies direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Brussels Airlines operates a direct daily service from Brussels. TAP Air Portugal connects via Lisbon. Transavia serves Dakar from several French regional cities including Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Bordeaux and Toulouse. Turkish Airlines connects via Istanbul. Royal Air Maroc connects via Casablanca.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Senegal?

No. British citizens do not need a visa to visit Senegal for stays of up to 90 days. On arrival, travellers must show evidence of return or onward travel and proof of arranged accommodation. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from a country listed as a yellow fever transmission risk, or if transiting through one. Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry.

How far is Dakar airport from the city centre?

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is located approximately 45 to 50 kilometres southeast of central Dakar in the Diass area, which is significantly further from the city than the old Leopold Sedar Senghor Airport it replaced. A taxi from the airport to Dakar Plateau costs approximately 18,000 to 25,000 XOF, equivalent to roughly £24 to £33 at current exchange rates, and takes 45 to 75 minutes depending on traffic. The TER (Train Express Regional) also connects the airport to central Dakar in around 45 to 55 minutes for a fare of approximately 3,000 to 5,000 XOF.

What is the flight time from London to Dakar?

There are no nonstop flights from London to Dakar. The total journey time from London depends on the routing. Via Paris with Air France, total journey time including the connection is approximately 8 to 9 hours. Via Lisbon with TAP Air Portugal, total journey time is approximately 8 hours. Via Brussels with Brussels Airlines (using Eurostar from London St Pancras), total journey time is approximately 10 to 11 hours. Via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines, the total journey is approximately 12 to 13 hours.

What is the cheapest time to fly from Europe to Senegal?

The cheapest months to fly from Europe to Dakar are September, October and November, when demand from both leisure and diaspora travellers is lowest and the rainy season is drawing to a close. Return fares from London can fall to £225 to £380 during this window. December is the most expensive month due to peak Senegalese diaspora travel coinciding with the Christmas and new year period. February is also an affordable off-peak window for leisure travellers.

Is Senegal safe to visit?

The FCDO does not advise against travel to Dakar or most of Senegal. The FCDO advises travellers to take particular care in remote border areas near Mali and Mauritania due to spillover risk from regional instability, and notes that the Casamance region in southern Senegal has a long-standing low-intensity separatist conflict. Dakar, Saly, Saint-Louis and other main tourist areas are not subject to area-specific restrictions. Petty theft, including bag-snatching and phone theft, is the most commonly reported concern for visitors in Dakar. Terrorist attacks in Senegal cannot be ruled out. Travellers should consult the full FCDO Senegal travel advice at gov.uk before booking.

Flights to Senegal from Europe 2026: Air Senegal, Brussels and Every Route to Dakar Compared - Flugalternativen

Air Senegal flies direct from Paris and Brussels to Dakar. Compare every airline, route and fare for flights to Senegal from Europe and the UK in 2026.