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Flights from Colombo to Dakar

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Distance: 10,589 km
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 km
Dakar airports
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)How far from city centre: 41 km

Book your flight from Colombo to Dakar

Find direct and indirect flights from Colombo to Dakar (Senegal) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

A direct flight from Colombo to Dakar takes around 16 h and 45 m, while indirect flights will take longer.

Airports and airlines connecting Colombo and Dakar

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
  • Arrival airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

Weather in Dakar

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Dakar, the average temperature floats around 0ºC in the warmest months and 0ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

How to save when flying from Colombo to Dakar

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Colombo to Dakar:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dakar. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Dakar

On average, what is the price of a Colombo to Dakar flight?
When flying from Colombo to Dakar the average price will be €906. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Colombo to Dakar, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Colombo and Dakar. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Colombo to Dakar flights?
The most popular month for flights from Colombo to Dakar are: August, September and October.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Dakar?
A good period of the year to visit Dakar from Colombo really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, September is the best month to fly to Dakar from Colombo, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by October and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, December and July are the months with fewer searches for the route Colombo -  Dakar.
What is the duration of a flight from Colombo to Dakar?
Flight time, on average, from Colombo to Dakar is usually 16 h and 5 m on average, at an average distance of 10,588.82 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Dakar compared to Colombo?
The average temperature in Colombo is 28º degrees in summer. Dakar reaches 0º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 0º degrees in Dakar, compared to the 27º average degrees in Colombo.

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