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Flights from Yaounde to Dakar

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Cheapest time to fly from Yaounde 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 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.
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week: 16 Nov - 22 Nov
Flights from just £426
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Flight Duration8 hoursFlights between Yaounde and Dakar take, on average, 8 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportYaoundeWhen flying from Yaounde to Dakar
Destination airportLeopold Sedar Senghor International AirportFor the route from Yaounde to Dakar
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Yaounde to Dakar
One-way average Price£855The average price for a flight Yaounde - Dakar at Opodo is £855, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Dakar when departing from Yaounde
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 2,109 mi
Yaounde airports
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Book your Yaounde to Dakar flight

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

Flying non-stop from Yaounde to Dakar takes roughly 14 h and 10 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Yaounde–Dakar route

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

  • 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 Yaounde to Dakar

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Yaounde to Dakar?
When you fly from Yaounde to Dakar the average price is £855. 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 Yaounde to Dakar at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Yaounde to Dakar. 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 Yaounde to Dakar?
The most popular months to book a flight from Yaounde to Dakar are January, April and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Yaounde to Dakar?
The best time of the year to go to Dakar when flying from Yaounde depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Dakar from Yaounde in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Yaounde - Dakar.
How long does the flight take to go from Yaounde to Dakar?
The total flight time between Yaounde and Dakar is of around 8 hours 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 Dakar compared to Yaounde?
While in Yaounde temperatures can reach an average of 26º 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 24º ºC average in Yaounde.

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