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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

    best
    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 22m
    $291–862

  2. Bus, fly to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

    cheapest
    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
    $281–1,212

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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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