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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Dakar by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane DXB - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    17h 42m
    $292–864

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane AUH - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    21h 12m
    $262–675

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane DXB - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    24h 35m
    $388–1,235

  4. Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Dubai to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car car
    2. Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane DOH - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    22h
    $411–1,063

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,651.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Dakar. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Ibn Battuta Metro Station, walk to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall, take the shuttle to Abu Dhabi Airport, walk to Abu Dhabi (AUH) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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