Travel guide & flights to Senegal
Capital: Dakar · Population: 17,551,000 · Currency: XOF
Quick answer: Senegal at a glance
Travel to Senegal (SN, capital Dakar) in Africa · Western Africa, population 17,551,000, languages French, currency XOF. Live flights are searchable on Kayak across 100+ sites; TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving and 12 departing, with hotels searchable in Dakar. Browse routes below and book with free-cancellation filters.
- • Capital: Dakar · SN/SEN · 14, -14
- • Population: 17,551,000 · XOF
- • 12 arriving · 12 departing flight routes
- • Language: French
Facts from REST Countries + OpenFlights flight_route data; fares update live on Kayak.
Senegal is a Country in West Africa.
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Languages spoken in Senegal
French
Flights to Senegal
12 popular routes arriving in Senegal. Click any route for live fares.
Flights from Senegal
12 popular routes departing from Senegal. Click any route for live fares.
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TRSenegal route network at a glance
TripRoute indexes 12 arriving and 12 departing routes for Senegal from the OpenFlights dataset. The longest arriving route on record is Dubai → Dakar at roughly 4,733 miles great-circle distance. Fares are not stored — every route links to a live Kayak search across 100+ providers, so prices you see are current at search time.
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Senegal — quick answers
What is the capital of Senegal and how large is the country?
The capital of Senegal is Dakar and the country has about 17,551,000 people in 2026 according to the REST Countries dataset. Senegal lies in Africa (Western Africa), uses XOF and speaks French. The capital coordinates are 14, -14, and you can search live flights to Senegal on Kayak from any origin with prices compared across 100+ sites.
How do I find cheap flights to Senegal?
Find cheap flights to Senegal by clicking "Search flights to Senegal on Kayak" above, which opens Kayak with live comparison across 100+ airlines and booking sites. Compare flexible dates (±3 days) and nearby airports, as shifting departure by a day often saves $40–$120. TripRoute lists 12 arriving routes below you can click for live fares, distances and airline details.
What languages and currency will I need in Senegal?
In Senegal people primarily speak French, and the official currency is XOF. The country is in Africa, Western Africa with capital Dakar. This language and currency information comes from the REST Countries dataset verified against ISO 3166, so you can plan phrases and exchange before you fly — Kayak's fare search will show prices in your local currency regardless.
How many flight routes connect Senegal on TripRoute?
TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving in Senegal and 12 departing, all from real OpenFlights flight_route data ordered by distance. Click any route like DXB → DKR (Dubai to Dakar) for live Kayak fares with nonstop distances, flight times and airline competition insights. Even without indexed routes you can still search live inventory directly on Kayak.