Flying from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dakar.
You can choose from three weekly Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. The 02:30 departure with Air Senegal is the earliest available. Air Senegal operates the latest service of the day at 02:45.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DSS to BCN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Barcelona (and then exploring more of Spain!) is a snap with Air Senegal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Air Senegal tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. These are the top stopovers between DSS and BCN:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
141 € is currently the best price for a one-way Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Return flights start at 305 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSS to BCN, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSS to BCN.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
Of the departures from Blaise Diagne International Airport, 66.96% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Blaise Diagne International Airport from central Dakar, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Studio Meublé and KËR Mouna are near DSS. They're an especially good option if you have an early departure.
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel close to BCN if you're catching a late Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and experience more of Barcelona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSS to BCN sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
You've visited Barcelona, now it's time to explore other corners of Spain. Travel about 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to tick off its leading attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Logroño is another must-experience destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No trip is complete without a visit to Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.