Rome to Dakar (FCO–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AZ854
AZ ITA
32Q
3:10 PM
CET T1
8:10 PM
GMT
6h
M T W T F S S
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Rome to Dakar
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,564 mi 6h nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

FCO–DSS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. ITA Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,564 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–DSS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AZ ITA Airways 5 32Q 6h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to DSS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
422
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dakar is 1 hour behind Rome.
FCO: CET · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 5:00 PM in Dakar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,564 mi / 4,126 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration. For stays beyond 90 days, a residence card must be obtained from the Direction de la Police des Etrangers in Dakar.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

FCO–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Dakar route.
Route details
Distance2,564 mi / 4,126 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DSS
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to DSS flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport take approximately 6h. The route covers 2,564 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: ITA Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from FCO to DSS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUN, LIS, ALG, BRU, GRU, JFK, CMN and LGW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dakar is 1 hour behind Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FCO to DSS

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to DSS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to DSS ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,564 miles (4,126 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.