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Connecting route · Senegal → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Dakar to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Rome, about 12h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 59m
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Dakar to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey11h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Rome

Best ways to fly from Dakar to Riyadh

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 Istanbul (IST) RUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 09m
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DKR Rome (FCO) RUH
Leg 1: ITA Airways, Neos · Leg 2: Flynas, ITA Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 14m
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3
DKR Casablanca (CMN) RUH
Leg 1: Air Senegal, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~11h 59m
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DKR Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 03m
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DKR Addis Ababa (ADD) RUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~12h 34m
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DKR Paris (CDG) RUH
Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Air France, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 35m
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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
6,749 km4,191 miles
Journey time
11h 59mestimate
Time difference
+3hRiyadh vs Dakar
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
DSS → RUH

Flights from Dakar to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Rome and Casablanca. 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 Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,749 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Rome (FCO), Casablanca (CMN) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Riyadh?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.

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