Manchester, Greater Manchester to Dakar (MAN–DSS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MAN and DSS. Nearest airports to MAN with scheduled service: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 24 mi) · Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 44 mi) · East Midlands Airport (EMA, 53 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 20m AFAMG3 → KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Dakar flights
LIS Lisbon 8h 30m FIFRRK → ACEKTP Lisbon (LIS) to Dakar flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 9h 45m ETFR → TO Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to Dakar flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 10h FRU2 → NO Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Dakar flights
ALG Algiers 10h 45m AH → AH Algiers (ALG) to Dakar flights
BRU Zaventem 11h 28m A3ACNH → LXSNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Dakar flights
FCO Rome 11h 52m LSU2 → AZNO Rome (FCO) to Dakar flights
IST Istanbul 13h 6EFITG → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dakar flights
MAD Madrid 14h 23m FRIBLA → VY Madrid (MAD) to Dakar flights
JFK New York 16h 30m VS → DL New York (JFK) to Dakar flights
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Manchester, Greater Manchester to Dakar
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MAN and DSS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MAN to DSS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
CDG ~8h 20m LIS ~8h 30m TLS ~8h 55m BOD ~9h 30m MRS ~9h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,013
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dakar is 1 hour behind Manchester, Greater Manchester.
MAN: BST · DSS: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester, it's 5:00 PM in Dakar.
Visa & Entry

British passport holders enter Senegal visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. The visa-free policy has been in effect since May 2015.

You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) may ask for proof of accommodation and yellow fever vaccination. Register with your embassy if staying more than 30 days. Extensions beyond 90 days require a visit to the Direction de la Police des Etrangers in Dakar.

No direct flights from the UK to Senegal exist on most schedules. Connections via Paris (CDG or ORY) or Casablanca (CMN) are the fastest, with total journey times of 8 to 10 hours. Air France, Royal Air Maroc, and Brussels Airlines serve Dakar from European hubs. The West African CFA franc (XOF) is the local currency, pegged at 655.957 XOF per EUR 1. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travelers arriving in Senegal. Take malaria prophylaxis for all regions, and bring DEET-based repellent.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MAN

The Metrolink tram (Airport line) connects Manchester city centre (Piccadilly) to the airport in about 55 minutes for £4.50–£5.50, running until midnight. The dedicated rail service from Manchester Piccadilly takes only 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak) and runs frequently from 06:00 to 23:00. Direct trains also serve Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, and other northern cities.National Express coaches connect the airport to London Victoria (3h15, from £10) and many regional cities. Taxis from the city centre cost £25–40 depending on traffic. The airport is well-signed from the M56 motorway with on-site multi-storey parking (Terminal 1/2/3 all have adjacent structures).

Facts

MAN–DSS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manchester, Greater Manchester to Dakar route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MAN
Full nameManchester Airport
IATA / ICAOMAN / EGCC
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr30.8M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: DSS
Full nameBlaise Diagne International Airport
IATA / ICAODSS / GOBD
TimezoneAfrica/Dakar
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation290 ft / 88 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAN to DSS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Marseille Provence.
Dakar is 1 hour behind Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Marseille Provence. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.