Private charter between Dakar and Lagos starts at US$33,000 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Dakar (DKR) ⇄ Lagos (LOS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Dakar and Lagos lie approximately 2,445 km apart (1,519 mi / 1,320 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$33,000 – US$89,500 for a one-way charter between Dakar and Lagos, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 27m | 3h 06m – 3h 48m | US$47,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 13m | 2h 54m – 3h 32m | US$64,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 27m | US$47,000 – US$66,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 25m | US$51,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 17m | US$56,500 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 13m | US$64,000 – US$89,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 13m | US$70,500 – US$98,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 17m | US$77,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Dakar–Lagos charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Dakar, Senegal: Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, Blaise Diagne International Airport and Thiès Airport.
Lagos, Nigeria: Murtala Muhammed International Airport.
| Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | GOOY / DKR | DNMM / LOS |
| Longest hard runway | 11,450 ft | 12,794 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 85 ft | 135 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 8,250 ft spare |
2,180 km 877 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,550 ft spare |
2,410 km 647 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,950 ft spare |
3,700 km 643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 8,172 ft spare |
3,650 km 593 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 7,250 ft spare |
3,900 km 843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,874 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,543 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,520 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,869 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,550 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,758 ft spare |
7,220 km 4,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 6,010 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 6,150 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,743 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,660 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,343 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,450 ft spare |
14,260 km 11,203 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,650 ft spare |
11,112 km 8,055 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,450 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,903 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,650 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,888 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Blaise Diagne International Airport (11,483 ft, 44 km) · Thiès Airport (6,200 ft, 57 km) · Maryland Heliport · Pan African Towers Helipad · Banana Island Helipad · Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta Helipad
Travel Dakar–Lagos with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Dakar–Lagos quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Dakar–Lagos when the time is right.
Demand on Dakar–Lagos comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$33,000 – US$89,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 27m gate to gate over 2,445 km (1,519 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Dakar–Lagos charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Lagos to Dakar runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
