Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dakar to Nairobi?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dakar and Nairobi takes around 10 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dakar and Nairobi?

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The flight distance between Dakar and Nairobi is 6206 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Nairobi?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dakar and Nairobi. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Kenya Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dakar?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dakar and New York, Lagos, Bamako, Los Angeles, Conakry, Accra, Paris, Lisbon, Abidjan, Praia, São Vicente, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Banjul, Nouakchott, Helsinki, Larnaca, Athens, Brussels.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Addis Ababa, Lamu, New York, London, Juba, Zanzibar, Accra, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Paris, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Cape Town, Mumbai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dakar?

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Dakar is mainly served by Blaise Diagne International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Léopold Sédar Senghor International.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dakar and Nairobi?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dakar and Nairobi thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dakar and Nairobi can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Dakar and Nairobi?

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Currently, you can fly between Dakar and Nairobi with Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, TAP Portugal.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Dakar and Nairobi?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dakar and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Dakar and Nairobi?

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Traveling between Dakar and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dakar and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Dakar and Nairobi depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dakar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Dakar and Nairobi arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$469
Cheapest round-trip	$644
Average round-trip	$970
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in June	$574 – $931

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
TAP Portugal	TAP	TP	No	Opens 36 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	14°C
February	27°C	15°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	24°C	15°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	22°C	13°C
July	22°C	13°C
August	23°C	13°C
September	25°C	14°C
October	25°C	15°C
November	24°C	15°C
December	24°C	14°C

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