# DKR — Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

> Machine-readable reference for DKR. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/DKR.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-18T06:59:30.406+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
- IATA: DKR
- ICAO: GOOY
- City: Dakar
- Country: SN (SN)
- Timezone: Africa/Dakar
- Distance from city: 17 km (10 mi) northwest of Dakar city centre
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1
- Annual passengers: .627M
- Official website: http://www.asecna.org/

## Overview

Welcome Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) stands as a monument to Dakar’s aviation past, remembered for its strong connection to West Africa’s aviation era. Despite its storied heritage, the airport today is more like a barebones local field than a conventional international hub—an aspect that surprises many travelers. The striking immediacy with which travelers transition from the arrivals terminal into the hustle and bustle of street-level transport is a defining feature, setting the stage for an atypical airport experience. At a glance Situated 17 kilometers northwest of Dakar's city center, DKR handles approximately 627,000 passengers per year with just one runway. The airport houses a single terminal—Main—servicing airlines like Air Senegal, Corsair International, and Transair. Notable for its minimalistic infrastructure, the airport offers negligible retail or dining facilities, emphasizing the pure transit aspect of air travel. With this setup, the airport reflects its West African roots, free from the trappings of an "airport village" seen in many international counterparts. Terminals & layout DKR consists of the Main Terminal, characterized by an essentiali…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Air Senegal, Corsair International, Transair
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr/terminals/main

## Ground transport (2)

- **DDD Bus** — Airport shuttle/bus · 250 CFA for the city bus noted as “bus line 8” between airport and city[2]
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr/transport/ddd-bus
- **Official Taxi Rank** — Ground transport · ≈3000 CFA to Dakar city (posted ‘official’ rate, used as reference in traveler reports)[2]
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dkr/transport/official-taxi-rank

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Taxi fares are often negotiable even with posted rates—plan time for haggling.
- _Money_: For city transfers, the DDD bus option at approximately 250 CFA is your budget-friendly alternative to taxis.
- _Time_: Arrive 3 hours early for international flights, as suggested by general guidance due to potential procedural delays.
- _Local_: The official taxi rank offers a smoother pickup as it operates 24/7 and reduces negotiation hassles.
- _Avoid_: Ignore informal taxi offers outside the official ranks to ensure a safer, more structured travel experience.
- _Quiet_: The lack of airport amenities means tranquil travel is best found outside the terminal, prior to arrival.
- _Time_: Keep cash handy in smaller denominations since exact or near-exact change is often required for public transport.
- _Insider_: Check live flight status on the airport’s official site for timely updates directly from source.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/DKR.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/dkr/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/dkr/departures — HTML page with live departures