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Flights from Dakar to Yaounde

Cheapest time to fly from Dakar to Yaounde

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 23 Nov - 29 Nov
£431
November
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 780.09 XAF
1 XAF = 0 GBP
Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 2,109 mi
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi
Yaounde airports
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)How far from city centre: 2 mi

Book your Dakar to Yaounde flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Dakar to Yaounde (Cameroon) 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 Yaounde takes roughly 5 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Dakar–Yaounde 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: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

The weather in Yaounde

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Yaounde, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 19ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 33ºC
  • Lows: down to 18ºC
  • Hottest month: March
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Dakar to Yaounde

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

  • 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 Yaounde. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dakar to Yaounde

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Dakar to Yaounde?
When you fly from Dakar to Yaounde the average price is £773. 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 Yaounde at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Dakar to Yaounde. 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 Yaounde?
The most popular months to book a flight from Dakar to Yaounde are April, May and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Dakar to Yaounde?
The best time of the year to go to Yaounde when flying from Dakar depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Yaounde from Dakar in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, November and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Dakar - Yaounde.
How long does the flight take to go from Dakar to Yaounde?
The total flight time between Dakar and Yaounde is of around 7 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,108.99 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 Yaounde compared to Dakar?
While in Dakar temperatures can reach an average of 0º ºC in summer, Yaounde can experience temperatures up to 26º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Yaounde, compared to the 0º ºC average in Dakar.

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