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Only Emirates operates flights between Dakar and Dubai.

Flights from Dakar to Dubai usually depart from Dakar Blaise Diagne (DSS) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dakar to Dubai.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 2,533 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with AED 5,042 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

One-stop flights from Dakar to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 3% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Dakar to Dubai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 3,393 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at AED 4,120, a difference of AED 727. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Dakar to Dubai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Al Rigga Metro Station, BurJuman Mall, and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dakar to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 17:55 and lands at 03:19
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 03:59.

The flight takes about 9h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of AED 3,864. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dakar to Dubai takes 9h 24m, covering 12,188 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 3,103 to AED 21,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dakar to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 2,724, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 58m, compared to 15h 41m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 17h 31m via Istanbul (IST).

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Dakar (Gulf Time vs Greenwich Mean Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from Dakar to Dubai range from AED 3,362 to AED 4,395, with an average of AED 3,864 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 3,362 counts as a good deal.