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Connecting route · Senegal → Egypt

Flights from Dakar to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Casablanca or Barcelona, about 9h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 51m
DSSCAICMN

Dakar to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Barcelona

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Cairo

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

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DKR Casablanca (CMN) CAI
Leg 1: Air Senegal, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~9h 58m
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DKR Barcelona (BCN) CAI
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~10h 30m
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3
DKR Algiers (ALG) CAI
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 51m
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DKR Lyon (LYS) CAI
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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DKR Rome (FCO) CAI
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 20m
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DKR Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 39m
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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
5,246 km3,258 miles
Journey time
9h 51mestimate
Time difference
+2hCairo vs Dakar
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
DSS → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Dakar to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Casablanca, Barcelona and Algiers. 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 Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,246 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Barcelona (BCN), Algiers (ALG) and Lyon (LYS). Air Senegal flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Cairo?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Dakar.

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