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Nearest Airport to Dakar: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Dakar is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away.
Closest airport
DKR
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
6.6 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Airports near Dakar
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Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport Airports in Senegal Meet & Greet →DKR 6.6 km4 mi · ~7 min
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Blaise Diagne International Airport Airports in Senegal Meet & Greet →DSS 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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Kaolack Airport Airports in SenegalKLC 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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Banjul International Airport Airports in Gambia Meet & Greet →BJL 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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Saint Louis Airport Airports in SenegalXLS 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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Cap Skirring Airport Airports in SenegalCSK 266 km166 mi · ~4 h 45 min
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Ziguinchor Airport Airports in SenegalZIG 269 km167 mi · ~4 h 48 min
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Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Airports in Guinea-Bissau Meet & Greet →OXB 367 km228 mi · ~6 h 33 min
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Tambacounda Airport Airports in SenegalTUD 422 km262 mi · ~7 h 32 min
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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Airports in Mauritania Meet & Greet →NKC 432 km268 mi · ~7 h 43 min
Small airfields nearby
- Saly-Joseph Aerodrome53 km
- Thiès Airport55 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Dakar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Dakar?
The nearest airport to Dakar is Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Dakar?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) is 6.6 km from Dakar in a straight line — roughly 7 min by car.
What other airports are near Dakar?
Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) — 40 km, Kaolack Airport (KLC) — 162 km and Banjul International Airport (BJL) — 173 km.
How long does it take to get from Dakar to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport?
About 7 min by car for the 6.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.