Dan Air
An Indian low-cost airline operating a compact international network, with Dakar as its busiest departure hub and ATR 72 and Airbus A320 aircraft in its recorded fleet.
About Dan Air
Dan Air uses the IATA code DN and ICAO code DKN and is legally identified as Simplifly Deccan, with its headquarters in India. It is classified as a low-cost airline, an operating model generally built around competitively priced base fares and optional ancillary services. Travellers should check the operating carrier and current itinerary carefully when booking, as the Dan Air name has been associated with different aviation businesses over time.
Dakar is the airline’s primary and busiest departure hub, followed by Bamako, Cotonou, Abidjan and Ouagadougou. Its network comprises 30 routes serving 14 destinations across 13 countries, with a strong concentration in West and Central Africa. Notable cities include Banjul, Bissau, Conakry, Douala, Libreville, Niamey and Nouakchott, creating links among several important regional capitals and commercial centres.
Aircraft types associated with the operation include the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 and Airbus A320. The turboprop ATR 72 is suited to shorter regional sectors and airports with moderate demand, while the larger A320 supports busier or longer services. As a low-cost operator, Dan Air should generally be expected to offer a streamlined cabin product, although seating, meals, baggage and other inclusions can vary by route, fare and operating aircraft.
Dan Air is not identified as a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, and no dedicated frequent-flyer programme can be stated with confidence. Passengers therefore should not assume that a ticket will earn alliance miles or provide reciprocal lounge, baggage or priority benefits. Any loyalty credit, codeshare arrangement or partner recognition should be confirmed directly from the fare conditions before purchase.
The network’s main strength is its coverage of regional capitals that are not always linked by extensive nonstop service. Its longest route runs nonstop from Abidjan to Dakar, covering about 1,820 km. The practical challenge is that schedules, operating arrangements and optional charges may change, particularly on a compact low-cost network, so travellers should reconfirm flights and allow sensible connection time.
Good to know
Flying with Dan Air — what to expect
Check Your Operator
Confirm the operating carrier, aircraft and terminal shown on your latest itinerary, especially because the Dan Air name has been used in different aviation contexts.
Fare Inclusions Vary
As with many low-cost airlines, the cheapest fare may exclude checked baggage, advance seat selection or meals. Review the fare conditions before paying.
Mixed Aircraft Fleet
Flights may use an ATR 72 turboprop or an Airbus A320. Cabin layout, overhead-bin capacity and onboard amenities can therefore differ between routes.
Allow Connection Time
Dakar is the busiest departure hub, with Bamako, Cotonou, Abidjan and Ouagadougou also important to the network. Leave a generous buffer when connecting on separate tickets.
Reconfirm Your Flight
Check the airline’s latest schedule and your booking status shortly before departure. This is particularly useful on a compact regional network where timetable changes can affect onward plans.
Network overview
Where Dan Air flies
Dan Air operates 30 routes to 14 destinations across 13 countries, its longest sector reaching Abidjan to Dakar (1,820 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Dan Air flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Abidjan → Dakar
1,820 km · ABJ → DKR
The longest sector in the Dan Air network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Dan Air
Tracked Dan Air routes touch Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso.
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FAQ
Dan Air — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts. Originfacts never adds a fee to the prices it finds.
- Fares are generally lowest when booked early and outside major holidays or peak travel periods. Compare nearby dates and include baggage, seat and payment charges when assessing the final price.
- The most important departure points are the airports serving Dakar, Bamako, Cotonou, Abidjan and Ouagadougou, in that order by route count. Travellers should check the current timetable because frequencies can vary.
- Dan Air serves a network focused on West and Central Africa. Destinations include Dakar, Bamako, Cotonou, Abidjan, Ouagadougou, Banjul, Bissau, Conakry, Douala, Libreville, Niamey and Nouakchott.
- Dakar is Dan Air's primary and busiest departure hub. Bamako, Cotonou, Abidjan and Ouagadougou are its other leading departure points by number of routes.
- Dan Air serves exactly 14 destinations across 13 countries. Its network comprises 30 routes.
- Dan Air's longest route is the nonstop service from Abidjan to Dakar, covering about 1,820 km.
- Carry-on limits can depend on the fare, route and operating aircraft, and space may be more restricted on ATR 72 services. Check the baggage rules attached to your booking rather than relying on a general allowance.