Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Barcelona.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BCN to DSS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and DSS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 109 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 250 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to DSS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to DSS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of BCN.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Reserve a hotel near DSS if you're taking a late Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Dakar based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to DSS in March if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.