Flying from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Brussels. Check out your options departing from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when searching for a flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
6 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Brussels. Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights each week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). This is the busiest route, with TUI fly offering a 5:55am departure from BRU to DSS.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Brussels to DSS.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can book a direct flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU).
You can lock in a direct flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport with Brussels Airlines. This top airline operates departures from BRU.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BRU and DSS is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Brussels to DSS departing from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 71.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport with a stop at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). A major stopover between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and DSS, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
CRL is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to DSS flight:
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 71.71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport or just want to get to the relaxing part? Booking a hotel close to DSS makes perfect sense. Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are two good options.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and explore beyond Dakar's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 156 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 329 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Brussels to DSS, book your ticket six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). June is the peak month for travel to Dakar. If crowds aren't your thing, go in February.
Lock in a Brussels to DSS plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dakar to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport in March when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Dakar
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Blaise Diagne International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dakar:
Your visit to Dakar isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that are worth your time include Gorée, Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
Explore more of Senegal
Dakar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Senegal you should also see. Around 257 kilometres south of Dakar, a visit to Ziguinchor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Grande Mosquée de Ziguinchor, Escale and Camping Casamance.
Tiébo is another sought-after destination in Senegal and is around 88 kilometres east of Dakar. No trip is complete without a visit to Mosquée de Diourbel, Mosquée MBAY-NIANG and Keur Goumack Diourbel.
