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How to get fromHelsinki to Dakarby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Dakar by plane, bus, or ferry

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

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    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane HEL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    14h 59m
    $234–967

  2. Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane TLL - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    19h
    $275–956

  3. Fly Helsinki Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane HEL - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    22h 22m
    $360–1,039

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,179.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Helsinki to Dakar. However, you can take the train to Lentoasema, walk to Helsinki Airport (HEL) 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 ferry to Tallinn, walk to Vanasadam, take the vehicle to Lennujaam, walk to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) 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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