Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport – DKR Dakar
Dakar, Senegal is the capital city in which the international airport is located. It is situated north of Dakar particularly near the town of Yoff; thus, it was known before to be Dakar-Yoff International Airport. In honor of Leopold Sedar Senghor, Senegal’s first president, it is now called the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport. Like other airports, it was formerly used during the World War II. Soon after, it became a significant stopover point of long-range jets for routes between Europe and South America until it became a public airport for tourists. Based on 2013 statistics, the airport already has served approximately 2,200,000 passengers.
Best Time to Visit
Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport is both a public and military airports. Aside from being an airport serving tourists going to and from Senegal, its military section houses the French Air Force’s Dakar-Ouakam Air Base. The airport is built on 800 hectares of land with a fence 10-mile long and two runways. It also has cafeterias, restaurants, money exchange counters, help desks, a Duty Free shop, and car rental and taxi services. DKR Airport nearby cities include, Goree Island, Ngor and Yof.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Moroccan inspired, Hotel Cabourg is just 500m away from the airport and can be a good stopover for the night. Hotel Jardin Savana Dakar is also just a 20-minute drive going to the airport. La Ruche du Monde is a good bed and breakfast place for a quick stays.
Currently, Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport is replaced by Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in the town of Dias, Senegal, a bigger and more modernized airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Dakar, Senegal airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Dakar, Senegal (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the DKR airport.
Most of these DKR
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Dakar, Senegal
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the DKR airport are IFAN Museum of African Arts, African Renaissance Statue, and IFAN Museum of African Arts.
Map of Dakar, Senegal Hotels
View all Dakar, Senegal (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Dakar, Senegal (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Dakar, Senegal (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Dakar, Senegal (DKR-Leopold Sedar Senghor Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 6:38 AM.
The temperature feels like 79.35 with a humidity level of 78 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 4 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling north-northwest at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 7:38 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Wednesday
6/5
Few clouds
78°F
High: 80°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Today
6/6
Broken clouds
78°F
High: 81°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 20%
Friday
6/7
Broken clouds
77°F
High: 81°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
6/8
Broken clouds
78°F
High: 81°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
6/9
Broken clouds
77°F
High: 81°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
6/10
Broken clouds
78°F
High: 81°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 0%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Dakar, Senegal DKR airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free DKR airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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