Cheap flights from Dakar (DKR)

Dakar's old downtown gateway, kept alive for select traffic

Léopold Sédar Senghor Airport sits in the Yoff district about 17 km north of central Dakar. Once Senegal's main international gateway, it now handles military, government and limited commercial flights after Blaise Diagne (DSS) replaced it for scheduled passenger service in late 2017. Most travellers heading to Senegal arrive instead at DSS, around 50 km east of the city.

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Airlines flying from Dakar (DKR)

Major carriers: Senegal Air Force.

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Frequently asked questions

Is DKR still open for commercial flights?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International stopped handling regular commercial passenger flights in December 2017, when operations moved to Blaise Diagne International (DSS). Most passenger searches for Dakar should target DSS. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter for Dakar (DKR, DSS) shows whatever inventory still exists for either code in one search, free and with no signup.
What's the IATA code for Dakar?
Dakar is served primarily by DSS (Blaise Diagne International), which took over scheduled service in 2017. DKR is the legacy code for Léopold Sédar Senghor in Yoff. Some booking systems still accept DKR as a metro code; Flightmussy lets you check both Dakar airports in one search via its multi-airport origin filter.
How far is DKR from central Dakar?
Léopold Sédar Senghor sits in Yoff, roughly 17 km north of downtown Dakar, much closer than the newer DSS at about 50 km east. Taxis into Plateau took 30-45 minutes when DKR was active. Today, plan around DSS instead. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap helps pick the cheapest week to land in Dakar.
Should I book flights to DKR or DSS?
Book DSS. Since 7 December 2017, all scheduled passenger flights to Dakar use Blaise Diagne International (DSS), not DKR. If a fare comparison tool only shows DKR, the result is likely stale. Flightmussy queries both codes and surfaces the live fare on DSS, with the 12-month heatmap to find the cheapest week.

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