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How to get fromPapeete to Dakarby plane, bus, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane PPT - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    26h 54m
    $552–1,842

  2. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane plane MOZ - DSS
    3. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus bus
    38h 31m
    $1,619–3,808

  3. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Banjul (BJL)plane plane PPT - BJL
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Dakarbus bus
    36h 57m
    $710–2,340

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration28h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,012 km
  • Duration: 26h 54m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Papeete to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Papeete Airport, walk to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 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 car ferry to Moorea, take the taxi to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) 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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