Cheap flights to Senegal

• Tap Portugal (TP)
• Brussels Airlines (SN)
• Turkish Airlines (TK)
• Royal Air Maroc (AT)
• Air France (AF)

Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport, also known as Dakar Airport is the largest international airport in Senegal. The airport is successfully catering to the all the airlines arriving at Senegal from various airports worldwide.

Senegal sees warm weather round the year with hot and humid atmosphere. . Keeping that in mind, December to May is the time when city stands out for favorable time of the year with low level of mercury on the scale. Following May, temperature starts to rise and weather becomes scorching hot bit by bit.

Travelhouseuk designs itineraries for budget-wise travelers. The cheapest time to travel to Senegal is during the off-peak season in the months of July to October when occasional rain is expected. It is the time when you are most likely to avail the discounted packages on flights as well as accommodation.

Almost all the airlines connecting UK with Senegal are standard airlines with preferences based on price and level of comfort. Be the other factors as they are, baggage allowance is one of the key factors to determine which airline to fly with. Brussels Airlines allow you a free baggage allowance of one bag of 23 kg in Economy Class and one bag of 32 kg in Business Class. Travelers, who opt for the Royal Air Maroc, may carry as much as they can in one bag of 23 kg in Economy Class and 2 bags of 23 kg in Business Class. Tap Portugal facilitates the passengers with one bag of 23 kg in Economy Class whereas 2 bags weighing 32 kg each are permitted for the Executive Cabin Class.

Commuting is the real trouble when you travel miles away from your home country. Fortunately, transportation system in the major cities of Senegal is well-developed. Taxis are cheap and secure mode of travel that connects various parts of the cities. Backpackers usually opt to travel on buses (car rapids or Big Mercedes buses) which are also the most popular and inexpensive way to roam around. If you are a bit intolerant towards traffic congestions, it’s relatively easier to explore the city without having to keep the pace with other travelers by using Car Hire Facility.

No, you can stay up to three months in Senegal without carrying a visa whereas all the UK Nationals are required to have a valid passport that is valid for the three months after the date of arrival.

Senegal celebrates lively festivals in its full spirit. Among other festival of the year, International Art Festival and Traditional Dance Festival are the most notable and happening at the same time. St. Lious Jazz Festival, Goree Diaspora Festival, du Sahel, Dak’Art Biennale stunningly display Senegalese culture.

• Visit Mbour in the Petite Cote for fishing.
• Dakar, Ngor, Yoff nad Casamance displays variety of natural beauty.
• The Isle of Goree is historically significant for the tourist with taste for colonial architecture. House of Slaves at the island is the worth-seeing museum for the history-buffs.
• Lac Rose catches the visitor’s attention for its unusual bright pink colour.

The country’s capital, Dakar displays ostentatious markets, delicious food, brimming jewellery and much other quality stuff. Sandaga Market is the best place to buy souvenirs and gifts whereas Sea Plaza is considerably small yet houses some notable big shopping western brands.

• The official language of Dakar is French but many people also speak English.
• The official currency of Senegal is West African CFA Franc.
• Try out freshly landed Atlantic fish at some marvellous fish restaurants at the Saint Louis.
• Nightlife of the Senegal is very exciting which can be experienced in Dakar's dancefloors and bars.
• Euros are widely accepted in Senegal.
• Don't forget to take anti-malarial vaccination before heading to Senegal for the first time.