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Flights Dakar to Dubai (DKR-DXB): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Dakar (DKR) to Dubai (DXB): EK operate ~7/week, ~9.0h. USD fares $500-1,100, business / Indian-African / Lebanese-African corridor.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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Flight path map from Dakar (DKR) to Dubai (DXB), great-circle distance 7,618 kmDKRDakarDXBDubai7,618 km · ~9h 28m
Dakar(DKR) → Dubai(DXB) · 7,618 km great-circle distance · approx 9h 28m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Country
United Arab Emirates
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Currency
AED
Visa (Thai passport)
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Audience
High — Thai diaspora corridor (US/UK/JP)

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Flights Dakar -> Dubai (DKR-DXB) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Dakar to Dubai connects Senegal with the Gulf, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. The route carries business travellers, traders and passengers connecting onward across Asia. Block time is about nine hours.

Airlines on this route

Emirates operates DKR-DXB, flying a full-service widebody direct to Dubai with a generous checked baggage allowance and meals included — practical for traders carrying substantial goods. Dubai is the carrier’s main hub, with wide onward connections across Asia.

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Emirates (EK)30 kgnone

USD fares — DKR-DXB

DKR-DXB fares move with the trade calendar and rise around the December holidays. For the busiest periods, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, five to eight weeks usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.

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About Dubai

Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates and one of the world’s busiest aviation and trade hubs — a fast-built modern city of high-rise towers and large commercial districts. For travellers from Dakar it is a trade and business destination and a connecting point onward across Asia.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Dakar to Dubai? Direct DKR-DXB flights are operated by Emirates. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the DKR-DXB flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 9.0 hours. The DKR-DXB route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a DKR-DXB flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,100 USD band. Business inbound and India-Africa corridors reward 6-10 weeks of lead time.

What is the checked baggage allowance on DKR-DXB? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates? visa-on-arrival (SA), pre-arranged (NG/KE/GH). Visa rules differ by passport — check the destination’s embassy or official immigration portal before booking.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.