Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. Located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula along the Atlantic coast, this city is bursting with music, markets and spectacular scenery.
If Dakar sounds like the ideal destination then these direct flights to Dakar from South Africa on SAA are the best way to get there. Spacious seating, a wide range of beverages to choose from (including a Cape wine selection that consists of the best that the area has to offer), an on-board meal that the South African Chefs Association approves of, and our award-winning service is what you can expect when you fly with South African Airways.
If you’re struggling to find transport and accommodation for the duration of your stay, we can help you with that too. On this page you’ll find links to the best service providers in the respected industries. You can also use this page to learn about all available check-in options.
If you want award-winning service all the way then book your direct flights to Dakar with South African Airways.
Check-in for flights to Dakar
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
Dakar Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Once you have booked your flights to Dakar with SAA, you can also book your vehicle rental or airport transfer, right here. All you need to do is follow the link below, select your requirements, and rest easy knowing that your transport needs will be taken care of by Africa’s leading airline carrier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Dakar Hotels
Dakar boasts some of the most luxurious and sought-after hotel accommodations in Senegal, including the Radisson Blu, La Demeure, and Le Calao du Lac Rose. Accommodations that offer you comfort and style, at any budget are available to you in Dakar. Let Hotels.com® help you find the right accommodation. Just follow the link.
Things to do in Dakar
- Just 4 U. This bar is a must for all music lovers. Here the legends of Senegal play Senegalese classics and at times, they play with a slight Cuban tinge. The setting is an outdoor patio area and the vibe is laid back and cosy.
- Marché Kermel. This is where the locals do their shopping, so brace yourself for a truly authentic experience. It's noisy, colourful and cheap. The produce is fresh and the wood carvings are impressive. Even if you don't plan to do any cooking or to buy any memorabilia, visit it for the experience and soak up the spirit of Dakar.
- Les Mamelles. These two hills overlook the otherwise flat Cap-Vert peninsula. From up here you can see the Atlantic Ocean and the whole of Dakar with breath-taking views and great photo opportunities.
- La Maison des Esclaves. Learn more about Senegal's rich historical dynamics and heritage. Centuries ago, this building was used as a processing station from which captured slaves were deported.
- Accrobaobab Adventure. What's more fun and exciting than trekking through Senegal's beautiful Baobab forests? Zip-lining through them, of course! Visit the Accrobaobab Adventure Nature Park, located off National Route 1.
- The Dakar Biennale Senegal's globally celebrated national arts festival occurs every two years, and is an absolute must for any visitor to Dakar. Find out more here