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Connecting route · Senegal → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Dakar to Abu Dhabi

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Lisbon, about 13h 30m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 07m
DSSAUHIST

Dakar to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey13h 07mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Abu Dhabi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DKR Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon07:30 DKR14:29 CDG2h 01m connection16:30 CDG01:00 AUHAir France + Etihad Airways
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 30m
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DKR Lisbon (LIS) AUH
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue01:30 DKR06:04 LIS2h 56m connection09:00 LIS19:28 AUHTAP Air Portugal + Etihad Airways
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 58m
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DKR Rome (FCO) AUH
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat00:30 DKR07:38 FCO3h 07m connection10:45 FCO18:31 AUHITA Airways + Etihad Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 01m
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DKR Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sun01:15 DKR10:39 IST3h 36m connection14:15 IST19:23 AUHTurkish Airlines + Etihad Airways
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 08m
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DKR Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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DKR Brussels (BRU) AUH
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,528 km4,675 miles
Journey time
13h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hAbu Dhabi vs Dakar
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
DSS → AUH

Flights from Dakar to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Lisbon and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dakar to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,528 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Lisbon (LIS), Rome (FCO) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dakar and Abu Dhabi?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours ahead of Dakar.

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