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Flights from Dakar to Helsinki

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Helsinki. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Madrid, about 10h 30m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 08m

Dakar to Helsinki at a glance

Fastest journey10h 08mVia Paris, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Helsinki

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

DKR Paris (CDG) HEL

Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Air France, Finnair

Wed01:00 DKR08:24 CDG2h 36m connection11:00 CDG14:30 HELAir Senegal + Finnair

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 30m

DKR Madrid (MAD) HEL

Leg 1: Iberia · Leg 2: Finnair, Iberia

Wed20:00 DKR01:54 MAD8h 36m connection10:30 MAD15:25 HELIberia + Finnair

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 25m

DKR Lisbon (LIS) HEL

Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Finnair

Wed01:45 DKR06:19 LIS10h 11m connection16:30 LIS22:50 HELTAP Air Portugal + Finnair

7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 05m

DKR Barcelona (BCN) HEL

Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling

One airline, one ticket ~10h 09m

DKR Istanbul (IST) HEL

Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~11h 50m

DKR Luxembourg (LUX) HEL

Leg 1: Luxair · Leg 2: Finnair, Luxair

One airline, one ticket ~10h 08m

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: 6,100 km3,788 miles
Journey time: 10h 08mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hHelsinki vs Dakar
Currency in Helsinki: EUR
Airports: DSS → HEL

Flights from Dakar to Helsinki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Helsinki?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Madrid and Lisbon. 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 Helsinki?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,100 km.

Where do you change planes between Dakar and Helsinki?

The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Lisbon (LIS) and Barcelona (BCN). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Dakar and Helsinki?

Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

What is the time difference between Dakar and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Dakar.

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