European low-cost carrier Transavia will introduce flights between Lille, France, and Dakar, Senegal, this month.
Starting 30 October Transavia will connect Lille with Dakar, bringing its low-cost flights to the Senegalese capital.
The airline will offer two services a week on this route, using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
TRANSAVIA LILLE DAKAR FLIGHTS
These direct flights will be operated as follows.
Dakar to Lille:
Tuesdays TO 8071 Departs Dakar at 13.50, arriving Lille at 20.50
Fridays TO 8071 Departs Dakar at 13.50, arriving Lille at 20.50
The journey time is 6 hours.
Lille to Dakar:
Wednesdays TO 8070 Departs Lille at 08.20, arriving in Dakar at 13.35
Saturdays TO 8070 Departs Lille at 08.55, arriving in Dakar at 14.10
The journey time is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
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BUDGET AIRLINE TRANSAVIA
Transavia is a budget airline that was established in 1965.
The carrier has flown passengers to the most beautiful business and holiday destinations in Europe for over 50 years.
Transavia has six home bases located in the Netherlands and France. It currently operates a route network of almost 100 destinations.
The carrier flies from more than 20 other countries in Europe and the near Mediterranean.
Transavia is in fact part of the AIR FRANCE KLM Group. This therefore makes it a member of the largest aviation group in Europe.
The airline operates a fleet comprised of Airbus A320 variants and Boeing 737 variants.