Dakar Airport

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS / GOBD)

Around 45 km from Dakar, in Diass, Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS / GOBD) is Senegal's main airport. Opened in 2017, it replaced the former Léopold Sédar Senghor airport. Modern and open 24/7, its 3,500 m runway accommodates every type of aircraft, from business jets to ultra-long-range jets. It has facilities dedicated to business aviation.

Dakar, a hub of French-speaking West Africa

A business, diplomatic and cultural centre, Dakar radiates across the whole sub-region and is gaining momentum with the rise of its gas and oil resources. Most nationalities travel here visa-free for a tourist stay, and our French-speaking teams coordinate all of your formalities — an asset in West Africa.

Gateway to the Atlantic

The westernmost point of the continent, Dakar is a strategic staging post between Europe, Africa and the Americas. Senegal thus offers one of the most direct accesses to the Atlantic: New York is around 7 hours' flight away. Our teams determine the aircraft and itinerary best suited to these long links.

Popular private jet routes from Dakar

• Dakar – Abidjan: 1h30 flight
• Dakar – Casablanca: 3h00
• Dakar – Lagos: 2h30
• Dakar – Paris: 5h30
• Dakar – New York: 7h00

IBC Aviation and Dakar airport

Our teams arrange your flights to or from Dakar, handle permits and ground handling, and select the aircraft suited to your itinerary. Dakar is linked to our network: Abidjan is 1h30 away, Casablanca 3 hours and Paris airport 5h30. Available 24/7:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use to fly private to Dakar?

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS / GOBD), around 45 km from Dakar, in Diass, is the main gateway. Opened in 2017, it replaced the former Senghor airport and accommodates every type of aircraft, including ultra-long-range jets.

Do I need a visa to fly to Senegal?

Most nationalities are visa-exempt for a tourist stay. A private flight nonetheless requires a slot booking, permits and ground-handling coordination, which IBC Aviation manages for you, in French.

Can I reach the Americas from Dakar?

Yes. As the westernmost point of Africa, Dakar is one of the most direct accesses to the Atlantic: around 7 hours' flight to New York aboard an ultra-long-range aircraft. It is also a classic technical stop on transatlantic routes.

How long is the flight between Dakar and other cities in Africa or Europe?

Around 1h30 to Abidjan, 2h30 to Lagos, 3 hours to Casablanca and 5h30 to Paris.

Does IBC Aviation serve French-speaking West Africa?

Yes. Our French-speaking teams coordinate your flights to Dakar and across the sub-region — Abidjan, Accra, Lagos — 24/7.