Blaise Diagne International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Dakar city centre.

Official Taxi
XOF 25,000-40,000 ($42-67)
60-90 min
Airport tourism desk fixed-rate
Uber
XOF 15,000-25,000 ($25-42) — Yango dominant
Yango + Heetch active (Uber does not operate)

Cheapest way

Official airport shuttle to Dakar hotels — XOF 5,000-7,000 (~$8-12).

Where to catch an official taxi

Arrivals — official rank + tourism desk sells fixed-price transfers

How to avoid taxi scams at Blaise Diagne International Airport

  • DSS is 47 km from central Dakar — expect $25-40 minimum, never trust "$10 special" offers.
  • Never accept surprise "toll" or "airport surcharge" after agreeing on price.
  • Airport shuttle to Dakar is $8-12 official — much cheaper than taxi.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

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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Currency
XOF
English-friendly
Low
Tipping
Round up. 500 XOF standard.

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