Coming to Dakar

From Europe, Dakar is about a 6-hour flight away. The most convenient airports:

• Frankfurt (FRA) → Dakar (DSS): Air Sénégal, Lufthansa via Paris
• Paris CDG → Dakar (DSS): Air France, Air Sénégal (direct flights)
• Brussels, Amsterdam: connections via Paris

Dakar's airport is AIBD (Blaise Diagne), 45 km from the city center.

EU citizens (Germany, France, Belgium…) do not need a visa for Senegal for tourist stays of up to 90 days. A valid passport is enough.

🇨🇲 Cameroonian citizens: a visa can be issued on arrival at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). As requirements and fees may change, we recommend checking the official formalities before you travel.

In all cases, make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date.

From the airport:

• Official AIBD taxi: fixed fare ~25,000 FCFA (€38) to the city center
• Yango (Uber equivalent): app to download, ~15,000 FCFA

In Dakar:

• Yango recommended for all your trips
• Traditional taxi: negotiate the price before getting in
• Car rental: available, drive on the right

The currency is the CFA Franc (FCFA). €1 ≈ 655 FCFA.

Withdrawals: ATMs available at major banks (Ecobank, CBAO, BIS). Notify your bank before you travel.

Card payment: accepted at hotels, major restaurants and shops. Keep cash for markets and small shops.

Local SIM cards are very cheap. Carriers: Orange Sénégal (best coverage), Free Sénégal, Expresso. Available at the airport or any shop in town. 10GB data plan: ~5,000 FCFA (€8). 4G coverage is good throughout Dakar.

August is the rainy season in Senegal, but in Dakar rainfall stays moderate (a few evening showers). Temperatures: 28–32°C during the day, 24–26°C at night. Fairly high humidity. Pack light, breathable clothing. A light raincoat can be useful.

Recommended vaccinations (check with your doctor):

• Yellow fever: mandatory to enter Senegal
• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid

Malaria: preventive treatment recommended for Dakar (moderate risk). Bring mosquito repellent. Drink bottled water only.