How to get from DSS to Dakar
| Option | Cost | Journey 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-share | XOF 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 pickDriver 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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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.