Travelling from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa is three hours ahead of Dakar and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to ADD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSS and ADD:
Bamako-Senou International Airport
Kotoka International Airport
Ouagadougou International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
466 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Return flights start from 952 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSS to ADD if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of the departures from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Blaise Diagne International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Dakar. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to DSS, such as Studio Meublé. KËR Mouna will also put you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
If you're getting in on a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ADD:
Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in April.
Book your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSS to ADD in November. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Ethiopia just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a trip to Dire Dawa will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
If you want to check out another corner of Ethiopia, consider Nazrēt, roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa. Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque are among the biggest draws.