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Cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Dakar

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. 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.

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Flight Duration10 h and 35 mFlights between Lyon and Dakar take, on average, 10 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£152Cheapest price for a flight between Lyon and Dakar found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLyon-Saint Exupéry AirportWhen flying from Lyon to Dakar

Destination airportLeopold Sedar Senghor International AirportFor the route from Lyon to Dakar

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Lyon to Dakar

Airlines flying this routeTransavia FranceAirline(s) with flights between Lyon to Dakar

One-way average Price£350The average price for a flight Lyon - Dakar at Opodo is £350, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Dakar when departing from Lyon

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Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 2,504 mi

Lyon airports

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Dakar airports

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Book your Lyon to Dakar flight

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

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £152, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Lyon to Dakar takes roughly 5 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lyon–Dakar route

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

Departure airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Arrival airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

The weather in Dakar

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dakar, temperatures average around 0ºC in the warmest months and roughly 0ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Tips for cheaper flights from Lyon to Dakar

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lyon to Dakar

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Lyon to Dakar?

When you fly from Lyon to Dakar the average price is £350. 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 Lyon to Dakar at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Lyon to Dakar is 152 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Lyon to Dakar?

The most popular months to book a flight from Lyon to Dakar are January, March and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Lyon to Dakar?

The best time of the year to go to Dakar when flying from Lyon depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Dakar from Lyon in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, April and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lyon - Dakar.

How long does the flight take to go from Lyon to Dakar?

The total flight time between Lyon and Dakar is of around 10 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,503.58 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 Dakar compared to Lyon?

While in Lyon temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Dakar can experience temperatures up to 0º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 0º ºC in Dakar, compared to the 4º ºC average in Lyon.

Which airports have flights between Lyon and Dakar?

The main airport route flying between Lyon and Dakar is: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport(DSS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Lyon to Dakar?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Lyon to Dakar are:

Transavia France.

Brussels Airlines

Vueling
TAP Portugal

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