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Dakar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal. The department of Dakar has a population of 1,278,469, and the population of the Dakar metropolitan area was at 4.0 million in 2023.

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Now in the cityDakar+30°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:40 PMupdated 01:05 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map16
Exchange rateF CFA 585.95per 1 $XOF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map16

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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about health risks you'll face in Senegal ('Health' page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Senegal . Senegal is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Blaise Diagne International Airport DSS40 km away — the nearest airport
Banjul International Airport BJL173 km from the centre
Cap Skirring Airport CSK265 km from the centre

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