Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Dakar is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Madrid.
Take your pick of ten weekly Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flights. The 16:00 departure with Iberia is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to DSS flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Dakar (and then exploring more of Senegal!) is a snap with Iberia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport.
Iberia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MAD to DSS flights is Iberia. Its services arrive as scheduled 72.94% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and DSS:
Barcelona Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight is 93 €. A return ticket right now is 260 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to DSS, reserve your trip three months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights taking off from Madrid Airport land at their destination on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MAD? If you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DSS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Blaise Diagne International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Avis or Europcar and see more of Dakar and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Blaise Diagne International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is March, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Dakar based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Madrid Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport for October if you want to visit Dakar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to DSS in March. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.