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Flights from Dakar to Cardiff

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Flight Duration17 h and 40 mFlights between Dakar and Cardiff take, on average, 17 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportLeopold Sedar Senghor International AirportWhen flying from Dakar to Cardiff
Destination airportCardiff AirportFor the route from Dakar to Cardiff
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Dakar to Cardiff
One-way average Price£976The average price for a flight Dakar - Cardiff at Opodo is £976, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookOctoberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Cardiff when departing from Dakar
Distance: 2,659 mi
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Dakar to Cardiff flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Dakar to Cardiff (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Dakar to Cardiff takes roughly 8 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Dakar–Cardiff route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
  • Arrival airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)

The weather in Cardiff

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Cardiff, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 22ºC
  • Lows: down to 2ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: February
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Dakar to Cardiff

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Dakar to Cardiff:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Cardiff. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dakar to Cardiff

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Dakar to Cardiff?
When you fly from Dakar to Cardiff the average price is £976. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Dakar to Cardiff at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Dakar to Cardiff. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Dakar to Cardiff?
The most popular months to book a flight from Dakar to Cardiff are March, April and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Dakar to Cardiff?
The best time of the year to go to Cardiff when flying from Dakar depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Cardiff from Dakar in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, December and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Dakar - Cardiff.
How long does the flight take to go from Dakar to Cardiff?
The total flight time between Dakar and Cardiff is of around 17 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,659.29 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cardiff compared to Dakar?
While in Dakar temperatures can reach an average of 0º ºC in summer, Cardiff can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Cardiff, compared to the 0º ºC average in Dakar.

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