The airport is okay but the aggressive hawkers who set the tone for the rest of your stay in Senegal are a disgrace. The Police and Security don't act and on my last visit joined in the corruption by fining my wife for parking in a perfectly legitimate parking space - no receipt for the paid fine. President Wade's brave attempts at bringing his country into a modern world economy are being strangled by the aggressive and unpleasant nature of much of the beautiful countries inhabitants. Go to Bamako instead - much nicer.

Just visited Senegal in November and didn't have any problems other than my own of not knowing the language. People I met were quite understanding and helpful. I live the boy scouts code, "Be Prepared"
Common Sense Travel Tips:
1. Carry baby wipes for those times when toilet paper is not available.
2. NEVER put ID/money/credit cards in baggage, ALWAYS keep it on you.
3. Put valuables (ie expensive gifts) in carry on luggage

I'm Senegalese and I arrived in Yoff airport and my luggage was late because of some strike in Belgium, then I had to come back next day to get them, and when I came, I discovered that one of my bags was open by breaking the lock and 13 new cellphones were missing and two pairs of ladies shoes. It's very shameful, somebody comes from far away and bring gifts for their family and friends. Shameful airport.

Anyone who says Dakar airport is good, are in denial,...African airports are one of the most corrupt airports in the world,.. the rest live with lies and pretense!

I was in transit from Abidjan to Dakar to Atlanta on Jan. 2, 2008. My flight was at 3:25 a.m. I went through 5 security checkpoints. The very last one was before we boarded the plane. Airport Security searched my backpack and as I was speaking with a friend who happened to be on the same flight, the guard slipped out my wallet. I didn't see it happen, but this was the only check point that hand checked my backpack. All the other security checks were through screening machines. I was stranded for 24 hours without any money, credit cards or drivers' license. I would definitely not recommend anybody ever go through Dakar. Interesting thing, as I walked out the doors to take the shuttle to the plane, the 4 security guards were looking at me laughing and talking. I guess they got a kick out of stealing my wallet when they are supposed to be providing security service to all people.