Means of transport Dakar

47 km south-east of Dakar, this new air hub, more spacious, modern and better organized than the old airport, can accommodate up to 3 million passengers per year and in the more or less distant future, up to 10 million people. A car park has been provided for 700 cars, 60 buses and 60 taxis and a circuit has been laid out to facilitate the movement of people with reduced mobility. Formalities and checks are fairly quick, varying according to the number of people.

Interrupted following the sinking of the Joola, the sea link was resumed in 2005 with the launch of the Wilis, replaced two years later by theAline Sitoé Diatta, which has since provided a twice-weekly link between Dakar and Ziguinchor. Two other boats, the Diambogne and theAguene, alternate between the two destinations. The latter offer seats only. TheAline Sitoé Diatta offers armchairs, 8-, 4- and 2-berth cabins with shower. Restaurant on site. The boat calls at Carabane Island on both outward and return trips.

Irregular schedules and cheap travel conditions. However, there is the existence of the small commuter train, also called the «Blue train», which provides several times a day the link between Dakar and Rufisque via Thiarroye. Dakar - Thiaroye, Thiaroye - Rufisque: 150 FCFA. Dakar - Rufisque: 250 FCFA. From 6 a. m. to 10 p. m. and from 16 p. m. to 20 p. m.

The urban transport company, Dakar Dem Dikk (round trip in Wolof), has an extensive bus network serving the many districts of the capital and its surroundings. Since 2017, it has also set up new lines serving the interior of the country, such as Saint-Louis, Matam, Tambacounda and Ziguinchor. Timetables are fixed and respected, the buses are air-conditioned and quite comfortable. From the airport, express shuttles regularly make the journey to Dakar and Thies. It is also possible to go to Banjul from Dakar.

Emirates Airline is an airline based in Dakar. Ndoye Dakar Ponty, Immeuble La Rotonde, Rue Dr Theze. The company offers flights to many destinations around the world. Due to the global health crisis, it is advisable not to visit agencies at this time. For added convenience, you can also book and manage your flights via the Emirates mobile application.

Since 2014, the Baux-Maraîchers bus station has been welcoming travellers wishing to use public transport. It is much neater and cleaner than the former "Pompiers" station, and it is easy to find your way around. Bush taxis, minibuses and buses leave for almost all the country's domestic destinations. There is no set timetable, you have to wait until the vehicle is full before it starts. Prices are fixed, varying according to the destination.

Senegal's national airline was founded in 2016. It operates flights to several cities in West Africa: Banjul, Conakry, Cotonou, Praia and Bamako. Since 2019, Air Senegal has been operating daily and direct flights between Paris and Dakar on Airbus A330. The flight time is 5 hours 45 minutes (schedules available on the website). The company has several offices in the country, in Dakar, at Blaise Diagne International Airport and in Ziguinchor. Book well in advance to get good rates.

The agency offers a range of services, including travel class modification, Air Algérie flight reservations, flight cancellation refunds, information on flights departing from Dakar, in-flight service management, reservation payment and AH Plus miles redemption for awards.

Brussels Airlines offers flights from Brussels (with pre-routing from the main French cities) to Senegal. Brussels-Dakar and Dakar-Brussels flights take place on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Good onboard service and competitive rates. In Dakar there is an agency in the city centre and the other at the airport.

DAKAR SHUTTLE is a cab and VTC company located in Dakar. They offer transportation services for tourists and local residents.