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How to get fromDakar to Cape Verde Islandsby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Dakar to Cape Verde Islands by bus or plane

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  1. Bus, fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)plane plane DSS - RAI
    5h 17m
    $251–812

  2. Bus, fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID)plane plane DSS - SID
    5h 17m
    $281–962

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Cape Verde Islands, Cabo Verde?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Cape Verde Islands. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, then fly to Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, then fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID).

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