How to find cheap flights to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Right now, 174 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to DSS for 338 €.
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Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Dakar, where Blaise Diagne International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird rates.
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If you're not in a rush to get to Dakar, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Blaise Diagne International Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Dakar
May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Dakar.
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to DSS.
June is the most popular month for flights to DSS. It's an ideal time to take in the full energy of Dakar.
Travel in February if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Dakar are usually less expensive.
With averages of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF), October is when Dakar is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in March, when they range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. This is the driest month in Dakar.
The wettest time of year is August. Visit then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Dakar in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Blaise Diagne International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Transavia France is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 83% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a great option when booking your DSS plane ticket.
When you touch down at DSS, you'll be in the UTC+0 timezone.
Touch down, relax, and get settled quickly with a stay right by Blaise Diagne International Airport. Put your bags down at Studio Meublé after your flight to DSS. Or reserve a room at KËR Mouna before heading to your next destination.
Touch down and take off again in a car hire in DSS. Rent your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore parts of Dakar that most tourists miss.
Blaise Diagne International Airport has an on-time rating of 67%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal.
Getting to central Dakar from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Central Dakar is about 64 kilometres from DSS.
Once you've touched down from your flight to DSS, driving to the centre will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Dakar, book a room at one of these top options:
Dakar highlights
These top attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Dakar:
Gorée: The perfect spot to start your sightseeing, this landmark is around 3 kilometres east of the city centre.
Zone B Amitié Public Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 5 kilometres north-west of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Dakar.
Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres east of the centre of Dakar.
How to get to Thiès Nones from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Headed to the nearby city of Thiès Nones? It's about 40 kilometres from DSS. Give yourself around 40 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Mékhé
Mékhé is another city that's easily accessible from Blaise Diagne International Airport. It's around 64 kilometres away.
Explore more of Senegal
Senegal has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Thiès Nones, located around 16 kilometres north-east of Dakar. Saint Pierre Claver, Cathédrale Sainte Anne and Promenade Thiessois have to be on your to-do list.
Another city in Senegal that could easily become a favourite is Ziguinchor. From Dakar, it's roughly 241 kilometres south and features highlights like Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor and Escale. Spend a little time at Camping Casamance too.
Roughly 88 kilometres east of Dakar, Tiébo is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel.