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Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport (XLS)
Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport (XLS) is the main air gateway to Saint-Louis and the northern Saint-Louis Region of Senegal. Compare taxi, private transfer and car rental options to the city centre, the historic island of Saint-Louis, Langue de Barbarie and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary.
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About Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport
Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport is the main airport serving Saint-Louis, the capital of Senegal's Saint-Louis Region. The modern facility was inaugurated on 14 July 2022 and named in honour of Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye, a former mayor of the city.
Commercial operations began on 7 December 2023 with a national airline service, opening a convenient air link between Saint-Louis and Dakar. The single passenger terminal covers about 2,700 m² and includes four check-in counters, a VIP and honour lounge, rest areas and a 15,000 m² parking area.
The airport's 2,450-metre runway can accommodate aircraft such as the Boeing 737-300, supporting both domestic and international operations. Its facilities and 21-metre control tower were designed to strengthen the city's tourism and regional connectivity.
Located about 5 km northeast of central Saint-Louis, the airport is within a short taxi ride of the UNESCO-listed historic island, Langue de Barbarie and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. Taxis, private transfers and rental cars provide onward travel to the city and surrounding area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport operates from a single passenger terminal of about 2,700 m². The terminal handles domestic and international flights, with Air Senegal domestic services to Dakar using the same building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Saint-Louis Ousmane Masseck Ndiaye International Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
Rent a car from Saint-Louis Airport for independent travel around the city, Langue de Barbarie, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary and northern Senegal.
Bus & Group Transfers
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