Alexandria to Dakar (AEX–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AEX–DSS had nonstop service from Eastern Airlines LLC, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,850 miles in 7h 52m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Eastern Airlines LLC | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dakar from Alexandria
| Metric | AEX→DSS | MSY→DSS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from AEX | – | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 7h 52m | 9h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 25% | – |
Travel Essentials
AEX: CDT · DSS: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 11:00 PM in Dakar.
US passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Senegal dropped its visa requirement for US citizens in 2015. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. At Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 47km southeast of Dakar, immigration stamps your passport after checking your yellow fever card.
Senegal is a West African nation of 17 million people on the Atlantic coast. Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Africa. Goree Island, a 20-minute ferry from Dakar, is a UNESCO site connected to the transatlantic slave trade. The Pink Lake (Lac Rose/Lac Retba), Saint-Louis (another UNESCO site at the mouth of the Senegal River), and the Sine-Saloum Delta attract visitors beyond the capital.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Dakar run about 7 hours on Delta (seasonal) and Air Senegal. Washington Dulles to DSS runs about 7 hours 30 minutes on Air Senegal. Senegal uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XOF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 615 XOF per $1. ATMs are common in Dakar. Orange Money is the dominant mobile payment system. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. The AIBD Express train connects DSS airport to central Dakar in 45 minutes for XOF 2,500 ($4.05). Car rapides (blue and yellow minibuses) and Dakar Dem Dikk buses cover city routes for XOF 150 to XOF 500 ($0.25 to $0.80). French is the official language; Wolof is the most spoken local language.
AEX–DSS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AEX to DSS
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) had nonstop service from Eastern Airlines LLC, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
AEX to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AEX to DSS is about 7 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,850 miles (7,804 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY).