Which airports can I use when flying from Douala to Dakar?

Flights from Douala to Dakar usually depart from Douala (DLA) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).

Which airports do connecting flights from Douala to Dakar pass through?

One-stop flights from Douala to Dakar most commonly connect through: • Lome (LFW) – 88% of one-stop connections • Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) – 8% of one-stop connections • Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 3% of one-stop connections • Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Douala to Dakar?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Douala to Dakar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,276 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,531, a difference of C$ 256. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long does a flight from Douala to Dakar take?

A direct flight from Douala to Dakar takes 00m, covering 5,090 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Douala to Dakar?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Douala to Dakar changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,351 to C$ 5,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Douala to Dakar looking right now?

One-way fares from Douala to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,398, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Douala to Dakar?

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 14h 06m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 20h 16m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

What is the time difference between Douala and Dakar?

Dakar is 1 hour behind Douala (Greenwich Mean Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?

Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 109 for economy cars. Top options include: • Avis • Sixt • Ok Mobility • Europcar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Douala to Dakar flight?

Round-trip flights from Douala to Dakar range from C$ 1,317 to C$ 1,580, with an average of C$ 1,445 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,317 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Douala to Dakar?

Round-trip flights from Douala to Dakar typically range from C$ 1,317 to C$ 1,580. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,351, on Air Côte d’Ivoire.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Douala to Dakar?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Douala to Dakar. It's 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Dakar?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Dakar at C$ 1,351 round-trip. •December (C$ 1,671) and January (C$ 1,492) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 23% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Douala to Dakar?

Air Côte d’Ivoire (C$ 1,351) and Air Senegal (C$ 1,558) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Douala to Dakar according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Douala to Dakar?

Lome (LFW) is the most popular layover for the Douala to Dakar route. 88% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Douala to Dakar?

Flights via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,171. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Douala to Dakar, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lome (LFW) had the shortest average connection time for Douala to Dakar layovers at 4h 10m over the past three months.

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C$ 1,351

Typical prices: C$ 1,317-C$ 1,580

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DLA - DSS • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 849

Typical prices: C$ 836-C$ 1,211

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Fri 9/11

DLA - DSS • 2 stops

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September

Cheapest • 6% price drop

December

Most popular

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Top layover airports

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,171 (round-trip)

Lome (LFW)

Shortest trip • 6h 47m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Douala to Dakar

Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

10h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,351Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,375Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 35m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

6:45 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,399Air Côte d’Ivoire

Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

9:30 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 05m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,407Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 35m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

6:45 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,424Air Côte d’Ivoire

Mon, 30 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

9:30 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 05m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,429Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 35m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

6:45 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,445Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 35m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

6:45 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,448Air Côte d’Ivoire

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

9h 35m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

10h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,534Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 29 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

10:40 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

7h 45m1 stop Lome

8:20 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

6h 45m1 stop Lome

C$ 1,558Air Senegal

Recent last minute flight deals from Douala to Dakar

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,343Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,368Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

6:45 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

24h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,415Air Côte d’Ivoire

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,422Air Côte d’Ivoire

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

10h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,449Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

10h 05m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Abuja

C$ 1,473Air Côte d’Ivoire

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 20m2 stops Abuja Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,523Air Côte d’Ivoire

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

25h 50m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 a.m. - 8:25 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 45m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Yaoundé Nsimalen

C$ 1,547Air Côte d’Ivoire

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

10:40 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

7h 45m1 stop Lome

6:30 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

8h 35m2 stops Bamako Lome

C$ 1,550Air Senegal

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

10:40 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.DLA Douala-DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne

7h 45m1 stop Lome

8:20 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.DSS Dakar Blaise Diagne-DLA Douala

6h 45m1 stop Lome

C$ 1,593ASKY

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Douala to Dakar flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Douala to Dakar? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Douala to Dakar departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Douala to Dakar?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Douala to Dakar. It's 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Dakar? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Douala to Dakar, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Douala to Dakar at C$ 1,351 round-trip.
•December (C$ 1,671) and January (C$ 1,492) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 23% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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How long does a flight from Douala to Dakar take?
A direct flight from Douala to Dakar takes 00m, covering 5,090 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Douala to Dakar?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Douala to Dakar flight?
Round-trip flights from Douala to Dakar range from C$ 1,317 to C$ 1,580, with an average of C$ 1,445 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,317 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Douala to Dakar changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,351 to C$ 5,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Douala to Dakar looking right now?
One-way fares from Douala to Dakar are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,398, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS)?
Dakar Blaise Diagne Airport (DSS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 109 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Avis
• Sixt
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Douala to Dakar?
Flights from Douala to Dakar usually depart from Douala (DLA) and arrive at Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Douala to Dakar pass through?
One-stop flights from Douala to Dakar most commonly connect through:

• Lome (LFW) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Douala to Dakar?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Douala to Dakar. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,276 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,531, a difference of C$ 256.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Douala to Dakar?
Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 14h 06m via Abidjan Felix H. Boigny (ABJ) and 20h 16m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).
What is the time difference between Douala and Dakar?
Dakar is 1 hour behind Douala (Greenwich Mean Time vs West Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 1,276, about C$ 256 less than Monday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Douala to Dakar trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 1,351 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 320 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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