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In the city where the rail transport system is not available, the only public transport alternative is the bus to get to the airport from the city center. You can reach the airport by bus only during the day as it does not serve at night.

You can rent a car from the city center, use hotel shuttle or take a taxi to get to the airport in about half an hour in normal traffic conditions. Private shuttle services are another convenient alternative.

Airport Shuttle Service

These private shuttle services, which operate with car rental logic, take you from your address and leave you at the airport gate. In order to benefit from this service, it is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance. You can ask your hotel to help you with the reservation. This service costs a little bit more than normal taxi.  

Bus

You can reach the airport by bus number 8, which can be accessed from the city center. This bus line operates between 06:00 and 21:00. Since bus is the only public transport you can use to get to the airport, it is not possible to get to the airport by public transport from the city center if your flight is at night.

Hotel Shuttle

You should learn in advance whether your hotel offers this service and make a reservation. With the hotel shuttle you will be picked up right in front of your hotel at the most convenient time and you will have a very comfortable means of transportation to reach the airport.

Taxi

Cars that work as a taxi in Dakar are quite old, but they are often preferred for fast and cheap transportation. You should definitely negotiate a good deal about the fare beforehand with your driver. You can get information about an average rate from your hotel and ask there for a taxi call. So you do not have to worry about the amount you will pay. You can reach the airport from the city center in a half hour by taxi.

Car Rental

You can rent a car suitable for your budget by contacting the car rental offices located in the city center. You can find both extremely cheap as well as luxury car options. If you are renting the car only for the last day to get to the airport, it is a convenience to ask for a car with a driver. The hotel you are staying at can also help you about car rental.

Airport Information

The airport in Dakar's northern district is named after Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first president. The public also refer to the airport as Dakar Yoff Airport, with the airport’s former name. International flights as well as charter flights and cargo flights are organized from the airport. Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport offers only basic services.

A new airport is being built as an alternative to the airport, which cannot satisfy its guests both in terms of capacity and facilities. There is no clear information on when the airport, whose construction started in 2007, will be opened.

The distance between Diori Hamani Niamey International Airport and the capital of Nigeria, Niamey, is about 8 kilometers. To reach the city center directly you can go to the minibus called faba faba or taxi. If comfort in transportation is more important to you, you can also rent your own car. The maximum duration of your journey is 15 minutes.

Minibus

The name "faba faba" given to minibuses those provide transportation between Niamey Airport and Niamey city center. Faba faba vehicles, which are often preferred by tourists, are quite cheap. With faba faba minibuses you can easily reach the city center and to other parts of the city by transferring.

Taxi

When you land at Niamey Airport, you can use airport taxis or private taxis. The cost of reaching Niamey city center by 24/7 ready-to-arrive taxis can vary between 15,000 and 18,000 Nigerian Nigerians (47-56 dollars). From the airport it is possible to get into Niamey city in 10 to 12 minutes by taxi.

Car Rental

Renting a car can be an ideal method for you if you are going to stay in Niamey for more than a couple of days. While urban public transport in Niamey has improved considerably, renting a car can be practical in terms of time saving. You can use the N1 and N25 to reach Niamey city center as soon as possible with the car you will rent from the airport. It is recommended to do a little research before the day you rent your car, because sometimes domestic companies can have periodic campaigns and discounts.