How to find cheap flights to Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport (DIE)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport is 677 €. A round-trip plane ticket to DIE right now is 1.639 €.
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Roughly two months before takeoff is a good time to book tickets to Antsiranana, where Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Antsiranana. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
If there's no rush to travel to Antsiranana, consider making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Antsiranana
July is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Antsiranana.
If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DIE.
Travel to Antsiranana in August if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to DIE, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Antsiranana then.
With averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), December is when Antsiranana is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
August brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 19ºC (66ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
August comes with a lower chance of grey skies. This is the driest month in Antsiranana.
The wettest time of year is January. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 22 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport (DIE): What you need to know
Take the express route to Antsiranana with Air Austral or Air Madagascar. These popular airlines offer direct flights to Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport.
Think about booking your DIE plane ticket with Air Austral. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 50% of flights to this hub landing on time.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+3 timezone at DIE.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to DIE:
Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport has an on-time rating of 61%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Getting to central Antsiranana from Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport (DIE)
The distance from DIE to central Antsiranana is about 3 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to DIE.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Antsiranana:
Antsiranana highlights
Hop off your flight to Antsiranana and head directly for these major attractions:
Cruise Pier Antsiranana: Located around 2 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Kakazo-Be: Looking for more reasons to visit Antsiranana? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 8 kilometres south of the city centre.
How to get to Ambodivoanio from Antsiranana/Arrachart Airport (DIE)
DIE serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Ambodivoanio, which is around 40 kilometres away. The best way to reach the centre will depend on when you're travelling, so check your options first.