Search Flights from Dakar to Duesseldorf

Popular Airport

Düsseldorf Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour 40 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4602 Km

Transportation to Airport from Dakar City Center

Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl. Airport

In the city where the rail transport system is not available, the only public transport alternative is the bus to get to the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport by bus only during the day as it does not serve at night.

You can rent a car from the city center, use hotel shuttle or take a taxi to get to the airport in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. Private shuttle services are another convenient alternative.

Airport Shuttle Service

These private shuttle services, which operate with car rental logic, take you from your address and leave you at the airport gate. In order to benefit from this service, it is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance. You can ask your hotel to help you with the reservation. This service costs a little bit more than normal taxi.  

Bus

You can reach the airport by bus number 8, which can be accessed from the city center. This bus line operates between 06:00 and 21:00. Since bus is the only public transport you can use to get to the airport, it is not possible to get to the airport by public transport from the city center if your flight is at night.

Hotel Shuttle

You should learn in advance whether your hotel offers this service and make a reservation. With the hotel shuttle you will be picked up right in front of your hotel at the most convenient time and you will have a very comfortable means of transportation to reach the airport.

Taxi

Cars that work as a taxi in Dakar are quite old, but they are often preferred for fast and cheap transportation. You should definitely negotiate a good deal about the fare beforehand with your driver. You can get information about an average rate from your hotel and ask there for a taxi call. So you do not have to worry about the amount you will pay. You can reach the airport from the city center in a half hour by taxi.

Car Rental

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by contacting the car rental offices located in the city center. You can find both extremely cheap as well as luxury car options. If you are renting the car only for the last day to get to the airport, it is a convenience to ask for a car with a driver. The hotel you are staying at can also help you about car rental.

Airport Information

The airport in Dakar's northern district is named after Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first president. The public also refer to the airport as Dakar Yoff Airport, with the airport’s former name. International flights as well as charter flights and cargo flights are organized from the airport. Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport offers only basic services.

A new airport is being built as an alternative to the airport, which cannot satisfy its guests both in terms of capacity and facilities. There is no clear information on when the airport, whose construction started in 2007, will be opened.

Transportation to Duesseldorf City Center from Airport

Düsseldorf Airport

Düsseldorf Airport is located 6 km north of the city center. You can get to many central locations in the city from the airport by taxi, airport shuttles, trains, buses, and personal car.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient transportation method to get to the city center from Düsseldorf Airport is by taxi. You can easily get to the city center by taking a certified airport taxi.  Taxis offer the option of paying the fare using a credit card and feature special booster seats for families with children.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Düsseldorf Airport is by bus. Buses depart from the main arrivals hall and go to various central locations in the city. There are two bus stations at the airport. To find out more about the routes these buses take from these stations you can visit the airport’s website.

Train

The fastest transportation method to get to the city center from the airport is by train. There are two railway stations located within the airport. Using the station located next to Terminal C you can get to Bergisch Gladbach. The SkyTrain monorail is an inter-terminal transportation method connecting the passenger terminals, railway station and parking areas.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a vehicle from one of the rental car offices located in the terminal building. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Buchbinder, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, Sixt and Trifty.


Mönchengladbach Airport

Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is located 15 km west of central Düsseldorf. You can easily get to several central locations in the city from the airport by taxi or bus from. You can also drive your personal car to get to the city center.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city from Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is by taxi. Taking a taxi to the city is easy and comfortable. Taxis offer the option of paying the fare using a credit card and feature special booster seats for families with children.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city from Düsseldorf Mönchengladbach Airport is by bus. You can get to various central locations in the city using the buses, which you can access from the terminal building.


Weeze Airport

Weeze Airport is located in the Lower Rhine region of Germany. You can take the train, a taxi, or bus from Weeze Airport to get to many central locations in the city. You can also drive your personal car and take advantage of the parking areas that are available.

Taxi

One of the transportation methods you can use to get to the city center from Weeze Airport is a taxi. You can get to the city comfortably and quickly by using a certified taxi company. Taxi companies that you can choose among include Taxi Dams, Niers Taxi and Taxi Wolff.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Weeze Airport is by bus. Buses depart from the main arrivals building and go to various central locations in the city. To get more information about the bus schedule and fare you can visit Weeze Airport’s website.

Train

The fastest way to get to the city center from the Weeze Airport is by train. The train station is located in close proximate to the airport. Trains run every 30 minutes and offer easy, comfortable and cheap transportation to the city center.   

Rental Cars

Another way to get to the city center is by rental car. You can rent a car from the rental car offices located opposite the main arrivals section of the terminal. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Trifty.

Transfer Services

Using transfer services to reach your hotel from Weeze Airport is easy and convenient. For more information on transfer companies you can visit Weeze Airport’s website.

Limousine

Another option to get to the city from the airport is by limousine. To avoid waiting at the airport after you land we recommend arranging your vehicle beforehand. Limousine companies that you can choose from include Taxi von Agris GmbH, Taxi Arns, Exclusive Drive Limousine and Euro-Road-Cruise.

Weather in Duesseldorf

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SundayMin 3ºC - Max 10ºC
MondayMin 2ºC - Max 7ºC
TuesdayMin 2ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin 5ºC - Max 7ºC
ThursdayMin 1ºC - Max 6ºC

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