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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
    16h 3m
    $195–568

  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
    17h 41m
    $241–698

  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 31m
    $261–739

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,181.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

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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