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Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dakar City Center

Every transport option from DSS — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Senegal.

Airport
DSS
Country
Senegal
Fastest
90 min
Cheapest
XOF 4,500 (€7)

How to get from DSS to Dakar

OptionCostJourney time
Dakar Express bus (to Centre Ville)XOF 4,500 (€7)90 min
Taxi (official airport taxi)XOF 18,000–30,000 (€28–46)60–90 min
Yango ride-shareXOF 12,000–22,000 (€18–34)60–90 min

DSS is 47km from central Dakar (the airport moved from old Léopold Sédar Senghor in 2017) — Yango ride-share is the standard option for tourists. Dakar Express bus is cheapest but slow. For 6+ hour layovers: Île de Gorée ferry + UNESCO visit is achievable in 5 hours.

Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer

A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into DSS.

Getting out of Dakar (DSS)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Where to stay near Dakar

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Common questions

How much does a taxi from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dakar cost?

XOF 18,000–30,000 (€28–46) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.

What's the cheapest way from DSS to Dakar?

Dakar Express bus (to Centre Ville) at XOF 4,500 (€7)90 min to central Dakar.

Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Senegal?

Visa-free for most Western, EU, US, Canada passports up to 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination required for entry.