Travelling from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): What you need to know
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is six hours ahead of Chicago. Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is located in Dakar.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Chicago to DSS.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to DSS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
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Getting from Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to central Dakar
Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Dakar. It takes around 50 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
391 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport. A return flight starts from 968 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to DSS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Dakar based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Dakar is October, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Chicago to DSS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport in March when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Dakar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Dakar right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Dakar Blaise Diagne International Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Dakar when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Gorée followed by Maison des Esclaves, House of Slaves and Palais du Gouverneur de Gorée.
