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Flights from Helsinki to Dakar
There are no direct flights from Helsinki to Dakar. The fastest way is one stop via Brussels or Paris, about 10h 35m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 07m
Helsinki to Dakar at a glance
Fastest journey10h 07mVia Brussels, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Brussels or Paris
Best ways to fly from Helsinki to Dakar
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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HEL Brussels (BRU) DKR
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium
Tue07:45 HEL09:17 BRU2h 13m connection11:30 BRU15:20 DKRFinnair + Brussels Airlines
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HEL Paris (CDG) DKR
Leg 1: Air France, Finnair · Leg 2: Air France, Air Senegal
Tue12:15 HEL14:04 CDG2h 56m connection17:00 CDG20:10 DKRFinnair + Air France
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HEL Barcelona (BCN) DKR
Leg 1: Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling · Leg 2: Vueling, Royal Air Maroc
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 07mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hDakar vs Helsinki
- Currency in Dakar
- USD
- Airports
- HEL → DSS
Flights from Helsinki to Dakar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Helsinki to Dakar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Brussels, Paris and Istanbul. 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 Helsinki to Dakar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,100 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and Dakar?
The best connecting points are Brussels (BRU), Paris (CDG), Istanbul (IST) and Luxembourg (LUX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Helsinki and Dakar?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Dakar?
Dakar is 2 hours behind Helsinki.





