Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Accra Airport (ACC): what you need to know
Dakar and Accra follow the same timezone, UTC+0.
Your DSS to ACC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Accra Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSS and ACC:
Mohammed V Airport
Abidjan Airport
Ouagadougou Airport
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of all flights departing from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Accra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Accra Airport (ACC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Accra Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ACC instead:
Getting from Accra Airport (ACC) to central Accra
Accra Airport to the centre of Accra has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Accra Airport (ACC)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Accra Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Accra based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Accra is March, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Accra Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSS to ACC in August. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Ghana
Kumasi is just one of the many places in Ghana waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Accra. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Manhyia Palace, Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary and Ayigya Palace.
Around 434 kilometres north of Accra, Tamale is another favourite stop in Ghana. No visit is complete without checking out CENTRE FOR NATIONAL CULTURE, Nyohini Central Mosque and Our Lady of Annunciation Catholic Cathedral.